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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

Focal length
70–300 mm
Aperture
f/4.5–5.6
Weight
720 g
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
140 cm
Length
100 mm
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At a Glance

At just 100 mm in length, this telephoto zoom stays short while covering 70-300 mm on full-frame Canon EF. The aperture goes from f/4.5 to f/5.6, and an optical stabilizer is included. It weighs 720 g and focuses down to 1.4 m. It suits sports, wildlife and landscapes.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Landscape

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
70 mm
Max. focal length
300 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
18
Groups
12
Weight
720 g (1.59 lb)
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
140 cm (55.12 in)
Length
100 mm (3.94 in)
Diameter
82 mm (3.23 in)
Released
June 2004

Manufacturer data: global.canon

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM fit?

The Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 112-480 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
APS-C:
Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensCanon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USMCanon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USMCanon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USMCanon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
Focal length70-300 mm70-300 mm70-300 mm70-300 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5-5.6f/4-5.6f/4-5.6f/4-5.6
Weight720 g710 g630 g1,050 g
Filter diameter58 mm67 mm58 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance140 cm120 cm150 cm120 cm
Length100 mm145.5 mm142.8 mm143 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM: FAQ

Does the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM have image stabilization?

Yes, the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM weigh?

The Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM weighs 720 g. It is 100 mm long with a diameter of 82 mm.

What filter size does the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM use?

The Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM takes 58 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM is 140 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 112-480 mm in full-frame terms.

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