Full frame sized imageLenses that create APS-C sized image are designed for digital only. They cannot be used on cameras that have image sensor larger than the APS-C format. These lenses are not suitable for film cameras either. No Ultrasonic AFLenses with ultrasonic focusing mechanism tend to be quiter and faster than traditionally focusing lenses. No stepping motor AFLenses with stepping motor focusing mechanism are better for contrast based focusing, and are quiter and faster than traditionally focusing lenses. One or more Low Dispersion lens element is usedLow Dispersion lens elements help to reduce chromatic aberration. Not stabilizedImage stabilization helps to reduce blur caused by hand shake, especially at high focal length or in low light situations. Image stabilization can give 1 to 3 stop advantage over none stabilized lens, based on the reciprocal rule. Metal mountCheaper lenses are usually equipped with plastic mount, while more expensive, professional lenses have metal mount. In general, metal mounts are more durable, and a good thing to have when lenses are changed a lot. When a camera is used mainly with one lens, the material of the lens mount is not that important. No Internal FocusingInternally focusing lenses don't change their size while setting focus. No drop-in filter supportDrop-in filters are used in those lenses where either the front lens is too large, or the field of view doesn't permit the use of traditional filters at the front of the lens. Usually bright tele and ultra-wide angle lenses support this filter type. |
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With this 70-300mm telephoto zoom lens, flipping a macro switch in the focal length range of 180mm to 300mm obtains a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2 at a minimum focus distance as short as 37.4", enabling close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other objects that normally require the use of a specially designed macro lens. Moreover, this is a zoom lens that casually offers the distant capture and foreshortening effect pleasures of the 300mm ultra-telephoto worl
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Available mount(s) | Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony / Minolta A |
Application(s) | Portrait, Closeup, Landscape, Wildlife |
Category(s) | Tele zoom, Macro |
Multiplier | 1× |
Stabilizer | no |
Focal length | 70 - 300 mm (4.3× zoom) |
Lens construction | 13 elements in 9 groups |
Angle of view |
35mm: 34.35-8.25° digital: N/A |
Number of blades | 9 |
Maximum aperture | wide: f/4 tele: f/5.6 |
Minimum aperture | wide: f/32 tele: N/A |
Minimum focusing distance | 150 cm |
Magnification | 0.5× |
Filter size | 62 mm |
Size | ∅ 76.6 × 116.5 mm |
Weight | 435 g |
Notes |
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AF speed | N/A |
AF sound | |
Internal focusing | no |
Internal zoom | N/A |
Fix front lens | N/A |
Mount type | metal |
Weather sealed | N/A |
Drop in filter | no |
Ultrasonic AF | no |
Stepping motor AF | no |
APS-C sized circle | no |
Low dispersion lens element | yes |
Hard case | N/A |
Soft case | N/A |
Lens hood |
included printable lens hood |
Tripod adapter | N/A |