The EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM Lens from Canon is designed to deliver ultra-high quality images along with lightning fast operation. The lens brings a favorite zoom range to the celebrated Canon L-series. It features two Ultra Low Dispersion (UD) elements for improved image quality and reduced chromatic aberration, and incorporates a floating focusing mechanism for sharpness from close up to infinity. The IS system increases usability by approximately four stops and the fast Ultra-Sonic Motor (USM) and the internal rear focusing system allows for fast quiet Autofocus as close as 3.9' (1.2m).

The EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM features a function that prevents erroneous operation when the lens is mounted on a tripod or monopod. The lens is dust and water resistant, and has a Fluorine coating that keeps soiling, smears and fingerprints to a minimum. The lens is perfect for portraiture or to bring what's far away up close.

• Two mode optical Image Stabilization System increases usability by approximately four stops
• The lens features a function that prevents erroneous operation when the lens is mounted on a tripod or monopod.
• The EF 70-300 f/4-5.6L IS USM incorporates a floating focusing mechanism for sharpness from 3.9' (1.2m) to infinity.
• Two Ultra Low Dispersion (UD) elements for improved image quality and reduced chromatic aberration
• The lens accepts an optional removable tripod collar, and is dust and water resistant.
• The Fluorine coating keeps soiling, smears and fingerprints to a minimum