70-300mm EF Canon USM Lens(Pre -Owned)

Canon EF 70–300 mm f/4–5.6 IS USM (First Gen)

Overview & Build

• Conventional optical design with one Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) element—rare at this price point Features micro-USM autofocus (not full-time manual), Image Stabilization with tripod detection, and zoom lock 

Optics & Performance

• Noted for high sharpness, strong contrast, and stable performance across focal range

• Good bokeh from 8-blade diaphragm; slight softness beyond 200 mm 

Stabilization

• 3-stop improvement; Mode 1 for stills, Mode 2 for panning

Specs

• Minimum focus: ~1.2 m; Magnification up to ~0.25× with extension tubes 

• Weight: ~630 g; Filter thread: 67 mm 

Best For
Weekend telephoto work—wildlife, sports, portraits—with solid sharpness and stabilization at an accessible price.

Canon EF 70–300 mm f/4–5.6 IS II USM  

Overview & Autofocus

• Uses Nano USM motor: combines fast ring‑USM speed with STM-style quietness—ideal for hybrid shooting

Optics & Stabilization

• Contains one UD element and offers refined optics similar to prior generation Updated 4-stop Image Stabilization significantly improves handheld capability 

Specs

• Lens Information Display (LCD) shows focal length, focus distance, depth of field 

• 17 elements in 12 groups; 9-blade curved diaphragm 

• Minimum focusing distance: 1.2 m; 0.25× magnification 

• Weight: ~710 g; size approximately Φ80 × 145.5 mm 

Performance

• Stunning autofocus performance—often described as “instantaneous” 

• Excellent optical quality for the price; reviewer called it “fantastic”

Best For
Enthusiasts and multimedia shooters needing quiet, fast AF, strong stabilization, and improved optics on a DSLR.

Canon EF 70–300 mm f/4–5.6 L IS USM (“L”-series, 2010)

Overview & Build

• Canon L-series quality with weather sealing—professional-grade telephoto zoom 

Optics & Stabilization

• 19 elements in 14 groups including two UD elements; 4-stop IS en.w

Performance

• Excellent sharpness, color reproduction, and autofocus speedEdge sharpness dips slightly, but maintained image quality at 300 mm stands out usa.canon.com+7en.wikipedia.org+7the-digital-picture.com+7

Specs

• Weight: ~1,050 g; larger and heavier than non-L versions

• Includes lens hood (no tripod ring) en.wikipedia.org

Best For
Serious users—wedding, wildlife, sports—seeking professional build, reliable AF, and superior optics.