Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens review with samples (full frame & APS-C)
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- This has been a very popular full frame telephoto zoom lens for a long time now. And recently it's come down in price an awful lot. How does it really perform on full frame and APS-C cameras?
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Christopher, you have a review for LITERALLY every lens i've searched up more info on. You are awesome!
Exactly!
Even though I'm a Nikon user. THIS IS the way you review and explain a lens. If all the review for lens were like this.
I made this video with this lens
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I agree. No blabbering, doesn't waste anytime, uses appropriate music, uses simple language for everyone to understand and uses appropriate pictures to explain it. I can't fault him
@@MechanicYT no one asked but ok cool
I found this lens on Facebook for $180. I’m looking for a zoom lens for a trip to Yellowstone. I’m a beginner with a Rebel SL1. Do you think this lens would be suitable? Thank you!
Hello, this is a good lens but try the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.5-5.6 STM. I have used this lens with an SL1 and it’s sharp. I have both lenses and the STM is lighter.
hi @Christopher Frost Photography i shoot mostly action sports do you think that this lense would be good for shooting skydiver who are preparing to land
+Yannick Bauer You should try to find a lens with at least a maximum aperture of f/4, ideally f/2.8. As for the focal length - it depends how far away you're going to be
okay thanks for that i think this might be the ideal lens for what i shoot, keep up the great content of your videos
Is it good if I get the 70-300mm lens if I'm still somehow new to photographying?
It's up to you - give it try, see how you get on
do you recommend this or the tamron 70 300mm vc usd for canon 70D??
The Tamron. Take a look at my video about recommended telephoto zoom lenses for APS-C
Is the auto focus in this lens fast enough to use it with Canon 7D mark ii?
It should be okay (but not impressive)
I like how you tested the lens on a full frame cam and crop sensor cam. Lovely review.
Canon ef 70-300mm f/4-5.6 is usm for full frame body?
Its August of 2022, and I just watched this old review. I like the information and the presentation, but lets be clear about something in regards to using this lens on an APS-C vs FF camera... on an APS-C the effective focal length is 112-480 mm f/4-5.6. So given these specs, at equal focal lengths using equal quality sensors, in theory the image quality at say 300 mm (300 mm FF vs 187.5 mm APS-C) is equal or possibly even better on APS-C cameras. The 60D is also a turd in Canon's X0D history. The 70D, 80D, and now 90D are a drastic improvement over the 60D as it is likely the worst focusing camera body in the past 20 years. This lens is superb in bang for the buck, and works equally well as the 70-300 IS USM II. The newer 70-300 L IS USM is a professional quality lens, and a good improvement, but at nearly 5x the price of this lens. If you dont have one, and only need it for the occasional shot, buy it, you wont regret it.
Just ordered one of these for my 90D. Mostly out of curiosity. I have the EF-S 18-135 & 55-250 STMs which work well on my 90D. I want to see how the 90D and my C100 mkii handles the 70-300.
Can anyone with this lens, the MK1 one, please let me know which lens hood is for this lens. I thought it was the ET-65B but this did not fit securely on my lens.
I payed $250 for this one used. I feel robbed. Im new to photography and needed something with good zoom for zoo.
lmao why do you feel robbed??
@joe yambor Yeah it's now 2020 and there are still people selling it at this price on local auction site in my country.
I got this lensed used and it’ll flicker when zooming in and out , I got it for free basically so I’m not complaining. It takes some sharp photos on my canon 70d
I used this lense with a teleplus 1.4 DGX 300 pro extender to shoot an air show and got some wonderful pics.
My problems with this lens are some sort of halos or fringes, not so much CA. I use it on a 7D, sharpness is, so far, a gamble, mentioning the "ghosting", no matter what f stop I use. I've shot some seriously sharp and nice images, but it won't even come close to the image and build quality of my Sigma 18-35 Art. It doesn't feel as cheap as other Canon lenses I owned, but the video describes it pretty well. The focusing speed and noise level of the AF and IS are a nightmare. The focusing and ghosting are a riddle, unless you find good settings for unsharp mask, this renders the lens quite useless imo. the only really good use for this lens would be recording video in good light conditions, but woe, there's that god-awful noise... 😑
How come every lens i search leads to you. You got every lens there is. Great work man.
I used this lens impromptu to take photos at my grandson’s baseball game. I was pleasantly surprised at how well the lens did adapted onto my R6MKII. I have the EF to RF variable ND filter adapter mount.
Christopher! This is really good piece of review. I wish you 1mln views, you deserve this!
I'm trying to decide between the Canon 70-300mm IS USM and the Tamron 70-300 VC USD. Which lens do you recommend? I can find them used on eBay for roughly the same price. I own a Canon 70D, but I will upgrade in the future for a full frame camera.
I slight prefer the Tamron
And what about in comparison to the Canon 55-250mm STM? I'm looking for a telephoto lens for some wildlife and sports photography.
*****
That's also excellent. Watch my reviews of those lenses, they'll help you decide.
I did, I love the STM feature on the 55-250, how silent and fast the auto-focus is, however, since it's only EF-S, I think I'm gonna go with the Tamron 70-300. Thanks for advice, I love your reviews and will continue to watch them.
***** The 55-250STM is surprisingly short when focusing on close subjects. I lose about 1/3rd of my frame compared to the Nikon 70-300VR which for birding or sports is a lot. I wish Canon would put out an affordable 70-300STM lens. Judging by the other STM lenses it would be awesome. I have the Tamron 90SP for Nikon and have issues with focus accuracy so I'm reluctant to get the 70-300VC (which in at least one online review exhibited similar tendancies)
I cannot believe that the Tamron performance is better than this one. Based on your reviews, I'm gonna buy Tamron.
Love these reviews, especially since my current set up has two bodies - the 60D and the 6D
thanks for pointing out the tamron 70-300 as an alternative! Some points (build quality, included lenshood, non-rotating front, cheaper price) made me like that one more :-)
i wouldnt say it was very sharp but good!
Does anyone know if this will fit the eos 250d ? X
Forgot that this lens can be used on both full frame and apsc bodies! Bonus!
Hi, I really enjoy your videos. I want to buy a telephoto lens and I am looking at the Canon 55-200mm IS lens or the Canon 70-300mm IS lens. I have watched both reviews and I am still undecided. What would you recommend that I buy. Cheers
Thank you Christopher. I’ve just purchased this lens online, and your review has helped me very much! Best regards Dave
Should i get this or the tamron 70-300 f/4-5.6 VC USD?
Also want ask the same.
Did you watch the video? He specifically talks about that.
Edson Kock I have the same question. Which one is better ?
Check out the video at 7:18. Chris mentions the Tamron comparison.
Edson Kock
I got mine today from digital rev. Amazing really Hong Kong to Southampton in two days! The new copy focuses much faster and much quieter than a second hand one I borrowed last week. Now I just need some birds to take photos off. Unfortunately there is nout in my back garden! Good review!
i was wondering why my lens wasn't getting anywhere near as sharp as the ones others were shooting. I'll have to write down what f-stop is sharpest on the lens so i don't forget with my scatter brain
I just picked up one of these in brand new condition for $116. There are plenty of used lenses on Ebay like this that are often dumped when someone gets an upgrade.
Help. his videos are like crack and i cannot stop.
Thank you. This is a very useful and fair review of the lens.
In your review. do you compare it to otherd zoomlenses in the same price range, or do you compare it to more expensive lenses?
this video is also used for 40mm lens reviews too!
hi! im new to DSLRs and their littlest details but i really wanted to know and i am torn whether to get Tamron SP AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD over Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens which one do you think is better for both photography and video making? your answer might help me a lot thanks! :D
I have one in my 700d aka t5i, its supersharp(more than some primes outhere) and the colors are lovely, reminds me the optics from oldschool film era for some reason. I got a manfrotto monopod for extra stabilitation.
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The new Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM is out and priced $499, will you please do the review and show how much it is improved when compared to this old lens?
There must be bad copies of the Tamron VC SP USD 70-300mm out there. I purchased one and I ended up selling it. It seemed a little soft and my pictures seemed more noisy for some reason. I honestly thought the Canon 55-250mm USM IS was better. I ended up purchasing this Canon lens and I think its better than both the Tamron and the 55-250mm. I'm shooting with a T3i. Not sure if anyone else had the same experience.
All of the vids I’ve seen the zoom all looks different. For example some times the 500mm looks like it zooms very far and sometimes it doesn’t. Any reasons why?
chris, I have canon 6D. I like landscape and star photography.but I am confused to select the right lens. which one do you thing i should buy?16-35mm f2.8 or 14mm f2.8
+mohammad shahabi Try the Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 VC
Hi Christopher, first of all i want to thank you for your reviews and backround informations, also i do apreciate your style, in my opinion there are far to mutch bodybuilding guys with strange hair style aroundYT with close up of them talking :D.
Now ty my question, i blessed myself this year with the 6D with the 24-105 and the 100 2.8 Macaro non L i sometimes feel the wish to have something more tele. I do own an 70-210 f4 Ef lens from 1987 wich is ok but af speed, accuracy and purple fringes cant satisfy me anylonger. I wonder weather i should get hold of some used canon 70-300 is HSM 250€ non L , an used canon 70-200 4.0 L is 650€ or an used Sigma 70-200 2.8 450€.
I enjoy to take landescapes but sometimes like fast af to snap a bit action.
Kind regards from germany
How does this compare to its older brother sitting in the L series, the 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM?
just a reminder that on an apsc sensor this gives you a 112-494mm!! such a cheap super zoom lens!
Is the canon 75 300 is usm lens equal to this
Hi sir plee tell me what do u think of ef 75 300 mm is. Usm lens
This is one of the best channels on TH-cam.
I'm wanting to get myself a good full frame telephoto for wildlife and I'm wondering what should I get. I have a really limited budget and so I'm left with basically two choices the Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM or the famous 70-200mm f4 USM.
Which one should I get?
Thanks :)
Neither. Try the Tamron 70-300 VC USD
Thx So much
Love ur videos
I've been looking at this lens, mostly just to cover above 135mm. I have had 80-200mm lenses in the past, which I have since sold, but
find I need a bit more of a zoom. I think I'll look up a used version on evil bay, it seems like you can get them for next to nothing.
Maybe you could use your existing viideo elements, from reviews, and create side by side comparisons, with new voice over. Making more content forr hour youtube database.
I am looking at adding that to our lens line up. I started with a Canon 60D, an 18-135mm canon kit lens, added the 75-300mm USM from a pawn shop for $100. I would suspect that the lens in your review would fare better with less purple and green fringing. I have a Tokina 2X mutliplier and using it on the 75-300mm makes about 960mm when at the 300mm zoom. It has to be just right conditions and camera settings with flash to eliminate enough fringing for the images to be usable.
Nice review. Thanks
what should I buy, this 70-300 IS USM or the 55-250mm IS STM? i'll use the lens for short films and most of the time, for wildlife photography. thanks in advance.
+coffee monster You definitely need the 55-250 STM, it's a far better lens
thanks!. you're the only one who I trust in reviews because youre using the same place for every lense that you use. :D
Christopher Frost Photography why?
Take a look at my reviews :-) I've also made a special video about the best telephoto zoom lens for APS-C
Christopher Frost Photography can you please share the link. Thanks
hello, would this lens be usable in motor sport photography ? i new to photographing sport and looking for a reasonably priced lens ? any advice anyone ?
the tamron is pretty sharp but with both my 70d and RP it misses the focus lots of time and past 200mm the vc is just annoying
Hi Christopher , thanks for your video. Which one is better between the canon 70 300 IS version I or tamron 70 300 VC in full format?
I am finding a great and affordable telephoto zoom lens for my Sony A5100, which lens should i buy? I
hey I have a lens that isnt so smooth when you are zooming so it makes it hard to make small adjustments... When you make slow and small adjustments with this lens does it feel smooth and easy to turn?
can't wait to hear for your evaluation for EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM (new version) on full frame & APS-C ;-)
my camera 7d so what can i use lens Canon EF 70-300MM is usm or Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM ???what is better lens??
+ferocious farhan The 70-200 is much sharper
Got my ans Thanks Mate
What is good between Tamron and Canon same focal range with IS
Ciao la seconda funzionalità dello stabilizzatore il n° 2 quando viene usata in quale tipo di scatto fotografico. Saluti
How this to compare to Tamron 70-300mm Di VC USD
Dabz he has a review. The tamron focuses quicker and has a focus scale. It is very sharp :) and contrast is great.
Also the VC is more modern than this canon’s version of IS. Highly recommended.
Oh and the tamron is sharper at 300mm in aps-c
Using this on my Sony A7s and works perfect. Thank you!
Hi Chris, I was wondering if you could help me? Which lens would you recommend and why? Tamron SP AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD or the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens? I have a Canon EOS 100D and will probably upgrade to the Canon EOS 7D Mark II when it's released, depending on reviews of course. I am also torn between the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS USM Lens on cropped cameras. The 'L' lens is double the price and is it worth upgrading to these on my choice of cameras?
Get the Tamron lens, it's nicer and sharper (check out my review to see why). The 24-105 is great but you'd probably be better off with a fast standard zoom lens, like the Sigma 17-50mm f.2,8 OS. Check out my reviews for more info :-)
So you said that there is a noise while recording and it gets louder if you zoom to 300mm. So i guess this lens wouldn't be the best choice to take videos, right? And i don't have an external microphone so this noise would be really annoying, right?
Yup, potentially
Is it better than tamron 70-300 f/4-5.6 vc lens or temron one is better
great video but why do you keep saying cammer instead of camera?
My camera is Canon eos 550d with d small 18-55mm lens, and got 75-300mm 1:4-5.6 usm lens as well but I don't understand the is usm/ f41 etc stuffs on lenses. I'll like to get a better lens than these, is d 50mm better?
+Wale Wyse It would be a good idea for you to read up about camera lenses a little bit to get an idea of what you need. A good replacement for your 75-300 would be the Canon 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM.
Is it worth Buying in 2020
I have a Canon 750D. I just purchased a Canon 50mm F1.8 for lowlight and portrait... What Telephoto would you suggest for wildlife/sports? I was considering the 70-300m IS USM. Your thoughts?
+Josiah B For wildlife you need length (300-400mm). For sports you'll want a faster aperture (f/2.8) - or f/4 at the least
Hy! I really like your vids! I hope its not a stupid question :) I want to purchase a good telephoto lens for my EOS 650 film camera. Will the IS work with the old camera body? Then my other question is, will this lens worth buying or should i save up more money for the Canon 70-200/F4 USM EF-L (L stands for what? can i attach it to my old EOS film camera? ) Thank you for your answer!!!
+Edslave I /think/ the IS will work - that is a very old camera, though. Take a look at my review of the 'L' lens for more info about that one. It will work on film
I don't normally comment on youtube videos but excellent review!! thanks!
I wonder, is it better than old-school EF 70-210mm f4? Looking for a not expensive telephoto for my 5D. Stab is not quite needed, as it can shoot videos anyway
It will be better than the 70-210 IMO
Is it better then the canon 75-300mm f4/5.6 iii (non usm)
Slightly, it’s subjective but you can get it for about the same price in 2023.
Hi Christopher, I'm considering selling this lens for the sigma 50-500. In terms of image quality, do you think it's a good idea ? (or sigma 18-300 even better ?) Thanks in advance. Ps: I enjoy your channel.
+Quin52 If it's the newer Sigma 50-500mm OS HSM version, then the image quality is about the same - the Sigma lens might actually be a little sharper
Chris, just have a quick question though,
Canon ES 55-250mm IS STM lens or this 70-300 IS USM lens good for my Canon 77D?
The 55-250 STM will be far better
What do you think about this lens versus the Canon 55-250 IS lens? I got both quite cheap but don't need both. Shooting on an APS-C camera for now
+pjmclach Test them out and see which one you prefer :-) the 55-250 should be a little sharper.
Christopher, I really value your reviews, I subscribe to you TH-cam channel and have made several purchases based on your recommendations and have been delighted with all of them. However, you are doing yourself a serious disservice with comments like 'for those of you with one of Canon's less expensive apsc cameras'. This is a constant theme in all your reviews and imho alienates apsc users with the 'cheap' comments. Users pick apsc over full frame because it serves their photographic interests better and don't like the inference that they do so because they can't afford a full frame camera. I have a 7D ii and 5D ii and it even winds me up! Keep up the great work and increase your audience by dropping these unconscious patronising references.
Sometimes people mention this. Yes, I do say that APS-C cameras are less expensive. But don't mistake that to mean I'm slagging off APS-C cameras - in fact, I've been a Full-frame user for a long time and I'm thinking of going back to APS-C myself, because I miss the extra depth-of-field. The reason I mention that APS-C cameras are generally less expensive is because, 90% of the time, they are. They just are. And for people who don't know much about APS-C vs Full-frame, that's a nice, simple differentiator.
Hi Chris, I have recently discovered your channel and I like your videos, I am probably your newest subscriber! Very informative and clear videos. I have purchased this lens used on ebay. The IS noise seems very loud, Just to be objective, i used a decibel meter app on my phone and the reading went up from 38 db to 70 db when the IS is turned on. Is this normal for this lens? Thank you
TEST Channel I don't know about those exact decibel counts, but yes, its IS is a bit noisy. All the best :-)
The Tamron 70-300 VC is by far better and much cheaper.
not really cheaper or not really better?
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Hi Christopher.
I'm new to photography and have found your reviews invaluable. I love your work! Thank you.
I recently bought a Canon 80D which I love. I want to buy a decent zoom lens and have narrowed it down to three.....
1. CANON EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
2. TAMRON SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD
3. CANON EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM
Image quality across the range is important for me and I am not going to let the cost of the lens to be a consideration when buying, as I intend to get years of use out of the one I purchase.
Which lens would you recommend I buy?
They're all great. Check out my video about the best telephoto zoom lens for APS-C cameras :-)
Hey would you either recommend the Canon 700D or the 750D . I am a newbie to photography but I would like a camera with great sharpness.
Also, which lens would you advise me to buy for landscape shots or normal person photography
The 750D will be a bit better (unsurprisingly). See how you do with the 18-55mm kit lens, and then you'll see what kind of lens to look for next.
Hi, I also own this lens in combination with a 6D. However, I am not able to get an f4 aperture at 70mm (f5.6 is the lowest), whatever setting I try (M, Av, full auto). Now because of this, I suspect the lens is broken. What do you think?
It's been 9 years so I have a question: Did you find the solution to your problem?
Please review again
Which would you have in your bag ? This or the 55-250mm IS STM ?
The 55-250. Look at my review to see why
Christopher Frost Photography Great stuff. Thanks. Your reviews have helped me choose most of my lenses.
Christopher Frost Photography nice.. i have bought 55 250
Hi - I'm new to this camera game! Really enjoy the objective reviews. I have an EOS M50 and I'm looking for a decent telephoto lens, can this one be used with an adapter or is there anything else you can recommend? Thanks Nick
55-200?
what is the best stm or usm what is the difference between this models
Take a look at Canon's own video about STM lens technology.
Looking forward to the equivalent USM II lens test...
How does the Tamron 70-300mm VC compare to this one?
when you do you close up image viewing are you at 100 percent.
Has this lens been updated at all since this review in 2013? i.e. if I buy this today, is it the same lens in this review? (which is great by the way). Thanks.
+Roger Puzo No, but there are rumors to say that a new version will be announced in a few months' time
Perfect review Christopher! (a big thumbs up)
hi is there really much difference between this and the 70-200 f4? or is the price difference not justified? regards
The 70-200 is much better
How would this work on a sony camera in terms of focus
The gears turning because you had it on autofocus
@Christopher frost, thank u very much for d advice.
Is this USM compatible with canon rebel T6 DSLR camera?
All Canon mount lenses made since 1987 will work on your Canon APS-C digital SLR camera, except EF-M lenses
I wish there you showed its low light performance. is something with a bigger aperture worth the extra extra cash?
Low light performance depends on your camera. Yes, there are lots of extra options with wider apertures - 70-200mm f/4 and f/2.8 lenses
Hey Christopher, I want to ask you about the next lens that I want to buy. I have the canon 70d And I want to ask you your opinion for a "macro" lens. I saw your review about the EF-s 55-250mm f/4-5.6 is stm. What lens is good to buy and not expensive for a 200mm to 300mm max lens? You can sagest any brand. Thanks!
I'd go for the EF-s 55-250mm f/4-5.6 is stm
Christopher Frost Photography
Thanks for your time answering my question and your fast reply. I am fan of your work, youtube is richer with channel/videos of yours! Keep it up!
syousef 55-250STM is beautifully sharp though.
I have a canon eos rebel t5i can this lens work for that camera?
All Canon mount lenses made since 1987 will work on your Canon APS-C digital SLR camera, except EF-M lenses
Christopher Frost Photography
Thank you!
Hey, was there any contrast adjustment in post?