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product_id: 1132524
title: "Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Fixed Lens for Canon SLR Cameras - 2530A004"
brand: "canon"
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# Image Stabilizer f/4.0 Aperture 300mm Focal Length Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Fixed Lens for Canon SLR Cameras - 2530A004

**Brand:** canon
**Price:** R48917
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Fixed Lens for Canon SLR Cameras - 2530A004 by canon
- **How much does it cost?** R48917 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Shake-Free Shots:** Image Stabilizer compensates for camera shake, ensuring crisp images.
- • **Close-Up Capability:** Get as close as 4.9 feet for detailed shots.
- • **Capture Every Detail:** Experience stunning clarity with a 300mm focal length.
- • **Flare-Free Photography:** Super multi-layer lens coating minimizes flare and ghosting.
- • **Versatile Panning Modes:** Two stabilizer modes for smooth horizontal or vertical panning.

## Overview

The Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Fixed Lens is a high-performance lens designed for Canon SLR cameras, featuring a 300mm focal length, f/4.0 maximum aperture, and advanced image stabilization technology. Ideal for capturing distant subjects with precision and clarity, this lens is perfect for wildlife, sports, and portrait photography.

## Description

Product Description               Overview_Compact L-series telephoto lens with an Image Stabilizer which compensates for camera shake with the equivalent effect of a shutter speed two stops faster. Two Image Stabilizer modes are provided: Stabilizer Mode 1 (the same mode featured on the EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM) and the new Stabilizer Mode 2 which steadies the image during horizontal or vertical panning. Mode 2 detects the panning direction automatically. The closest focusing distance is 4.9 feet (1.5 m)._..._read more_class="col-xs-12">_-->_Main Unit Spec 			 		 	 	 		 			 			 				 					 						Focal Length & Maximum Aperture 					 				 				 					300mm 1:4.0 				 			 			 			 				 					 						Lens Construction 					 				 				 					15 elements in 11 groups 				 			 			 			 				 					 						Diagonal Angle of View 					 				 				 					8° 15' 				 			 			 			 				 					 						Focus Adjustment 					 				 				 					Rear focusing system with USM 				 			 			 			 				 					 						Closest Focusing Distance 					 				 				 					1.5m / 4.9 ft. 				 			 			 			 				 					 						Filter Size 					 				 				 					77mm 				 			 			 			 				 					 						Max. Diameter x Length, Weight 					 				 				 					3.5 x 8.7, 2.6 lbs. / 90.0 x 221.0mm, 1190g_Cases Eos 			 		 		 			 	 		 	 	 		 		 			 			 		Rain Cover ERC-E5S 			 				 		 			Protects camera and lens when shooting during inclement weather conditions. 		 		 				 				 			 			 			 			 				 					BACKORDEREDMSRP: $149.00Canon Store $119.20 				 				ADD TO CART 	 			 			 			 		 		 	 	 		 	 	 		 		 			 			 		Raincover Small 			 				 		 			Keeps your professional camera clean and dry when shooting in a wet environment. Compatible with Canon EOS Cameras. Contains attachable eyecups (L,S) for compatibility with all EOS Digital cameras. Transparent window enables clear visibility of the top and rear LCD panels and LC monitor. Front fastener enables easy attachment and removal of all lenses. 		 		 				 				 			 			 			 			 				 					MSRP: $125.00_Cases Lens 			 		 		 			 	 		 	 	 		 		 			 			 		LZ1128 Zippered Soft Lens Case 			 				 		 			For the Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM lens. Features a zippered closure. 		 		 				 				 			 			 			 			 				 					MSRP: $75.00_Extenders 			 		 		 			 	 		 	 	 		 		 			 			 		Extender EF 1.4x III 			 				 		 			Extends focal length by a factor of 1.4x Built-in microcomputer for seamless communication with camera body, lens and extender Newly-developed Fluorine coating keeps soiling, smears and fingerprints to a minimum 		 		 				 				 			 			 			 			 				 					IN STOCKMSRP: $429.99Canon Store $429.99 				 				ADD TO CART 	 			 			 			 		 		 	 	 		 	 	 		 		 			 			 		Extender EF 2x III 			 				 		 			Extends focal length by a factor of 2x Built-in microcomputer for seamless communication with camera body, lens and extender Newly-developed Fluorine coating keeps soiling, smears and fingerprints to a minimum 		 		 				 				 			 			 			 			 				OUT OF STOCK_Lens Caps 			 		 		 			 	 		 	 	 		 		 			 			 		Lens Cap E-77 II 			 				 		 		 					 The Lens Cap E-77 II is newly designed and fits Canon EF lenses with a 77mm filter size. It helps protect the front glass from dust and scratches. 					Read More 		revealReadMore('#item21 span.long_desc'); 		 				 				 			 			 			 			 				 					BACKORDEREDMSRP: $15.00Canon Store $12.00 				 				ADD TO CART 	 			 			 			 		 		 	 	 		 	 	 		 		 			 			 		Lens Cap E-77U 			 				 		 			Indispensable for protecting your valuable lenses, this cap should be used on all lenses with a 77mm filter size. 		 		 				 				 			 			 			 			 				 					MSRP: $12.00 				 				 	 			 			 			 		 		 	 	 		 	 	 		 		 			 			 		Lens Dust Cap E Rear Cap 			 				 		 			Rear lens cap for all EF type lenses, lens extenders, and extension tubes. Used to protect the rear glass element from dust and scratches. 		 		 				 				 			 			 			 			 				OUT OF STOCK_Lens Extenders / Close Up / Conversion Adapters 			 		 		 			 	 		 	 	 		 		 			 			 		77mm Close-Up Lens 500D 			 				 		 			Canon Close-Up Lens 500D is a double-element accessory that attaches to front of lens. It changes closest focusing distance from infinity to 500mm (approx. 19.7" from front of lens). 		 		 				 				 			 			 			 			 				 					MSRP: $220.00 				 				 	 			 			 			 		 		 	 	 		 	 	 		 		 			 			 		EF 1.4X Extender 			 				 		 		 					 					Read More 		revealReadMore('#item7 span.long_desc'); 		 				 				 			 			 			 			 				OUT OF STOCK 				 	 			 			 			 		 		 	 	 		 	 	 		 		 			 			 		EF 2XII Extender 			 				 		 		 					 					Read More 		revealReadMore('#item9 span.long_desc'); 		 				 				 			 			 			 			 				OUT OF STOCK 				 	 			 			 			 		 		 	 	 		 	 	 		 		 			 			 		Extension Tube EF 12 II 			 				 		 			Extension Tube EF 12 II is especially suited for close-focusing with wide-angle lenses. 		 		 				 				 			 			 			 			 				 					IN STOCKMSRP: $130.00Canon Store $130.00 				 				ADD TO CART 	 			 			 			 		 		 	 	 		 	 	 		 		 			 			 		Extension Tube EF 25 II 			 				 		 			25mm fully coupled Extension Tube for EOS camera and most lenses to 350mm. 		 		 				 				 			 			 			 			 				OUT OF STOCK_Lens Filters 			 		 		 			 	 		 	 	 		 		 			 			 		77mm Circular Polarizer PL-C 			 				 		 		 					 					Read More 		revealReadMore('#item1 span.long_desc'); 		 				 				 			 			 			 			 				OUT OF STOCK 				 	 			 			 			 		 		 	 	 		 	 	 		 		 			 			 		77mm Circular Polarizer PL-CB 			 				 		 			Filter enhances picture quality by blocking harmful reflected light. 		 		 				 				 			 			 			 			 				OUT OF STOCK 				 	 			 			 			 		 		 	 	 		 	 	 		 		 			 			 		77mm Protect Filter 			 				 		 		 					 These filters can help protect your lens against dust, moisture, fingerprints, scratches and damage and can be kept on your lens at all times. Filter fits select lenses with a 77mm diameter. 					Read More 		revealReadMore('#item4 span.long_desc'); 		 				 				 			 			 			 			 				OUT OF STOCK 				 	 			 			 			 		 		 	 	 		 	 	 		 		 			 			 		77mm UV Haze Filter 			 				 		 			UV Protector filters allow you to correct for the UV effect to varying degrees. These filters can also help protect your lens against dust, moisture, fingerprints, scratches and damage and can be kept on your lens at all times. Filter fits select lenses with a 77mm diameter, please see Compatibility tab for compatible lenses. 		 		 				 				 			 			 			 			 				OUT OF STOCK 				 	 			 			 			 		 		 	 	 		 	 	 		 		 			 			 		Gelatin Filter Holder Adapter III 77 			 				 		 			The Gelatin Filter Holder Adapter III allows the use of commercially available square filters without the need for cutting. The holder attaches to the lens through an adapter that fits the filter diameter. Use with 3-inch square type III gelatin filters. Gelatin filters can be used with most EF lenses. 		 		 				 				 			 			 			 			 				OUT OF STOCK 				 	 			 			 			 		 		 	 	 		 	 	 		 		 			 			 		Gelatin Filter Holder Adapter IV 77 			 				 		 			The 77mm Gelatin Filter Holder Adapter IV 77 is used to attach the Gelatin Filter Holder IV to most EF lenses. 		 		 				 				 			 			 			 			 				OUT OF STOCK 				 	 			 			 			 		 		 	 	 		 	 	 		 		 			 			 		Gelatin Filter Holder Hood III 			 				 		 			Canon Gelatin Filter Holder III allows 3-inch square gelatin filters to be fitted to most EF lenses. 		 		 				 				 			 			 			 			 				 					MSRP: $45.00 				 				 	 			 			 			 		 		 	 	 		 	 	 		 		 			 			 		Gelatin Filter Holder Hood IV 			 				 		 			Allows 4-inch square gelatin filters to be fitted to most EF lenses. Requires Gelatin Filter Holder Adapter. Can be combined with optional Gelatin Filter Holder Hoods IV. 		 		 				 				 			 			 			 			 				OUT OF STOCK 				 	 			 			 			 		 		 	 	 		 	 	 		 		 			 			 		Gelatin Filter Holder III 			 				 		 			Allows 3-inch square gelatin filters to be fitted to most EF lenses. Requires Gelatin Filter Holder Adapter. Can be combined with optional Gelatin Filter Holder Hoods III. 		 		 				 				 			 			 			 			 				 					MSRP: $140.00 				 				 	 			 			 			 		 		 	 	 		 	 	 		 		 			 			 		Gelatin Filter Holder IV 			 				 		 		 					 					Read More 		revealReadMore('#item19 span.long_desc'); 		 				 				 			 			 			 			 				OUT OF STOCK_Service Plans / Carepaks / Software / Books 			 		 		 			 	 		 	 	 		 		 			 			 		Lens: CarePAK PLUS (2YR) 			 				 		 			CarePAK PLUS offers protection from accidental damage such as drops, spills, power surges, and more, including normal wear and tear, beyond the standard warranty period. It also includes Image Recovery (included with Cameras, Camcorders, and Printers with a memory card slot only), priority repair service, free return shipping, $0 deductible, genuine Canon factory service with only genuine Canon parts, and is transferable if you sell or gift your product. With a CarePAK PLUS, a damaged product will be repaired to good working condition or replaced with an equivalent product. 		 		 				 				 			 			 			 			 				 					IN STOCK Canon Store $67.99 				 				ADD TO CART 	 			 			 			 		 		 	 	 		 	 	 		 		 			 			 		Lens: CarePAK PLUS (3YR) 			 				 		 			CarePAK PLUS offers protection from accidental damage such as drops, spills, power surges, and more, including normal wear and tear, beyond the standard warranty period. It also includes Image Recovery (included with Cameras, Camcorders, and Printers with a memory card slot only), priority repair service, free return shipping, $0 deductible, genuine Canon factory service with only genuine Canon parts, and is transferable if you sell or gift your product. With a CarePAK PLUS, a damaged product will be repaired to good working condition or replaced with an equivalent product._Support Lenses 			 		 		 			 	 		 	 	 		 		 			 			 		EF 1.4X Extender 			 				 		 		 					 					Read More 		revealReadMore('#item6 span.long_desc'); 		 				 				 			 			 			 			 				OUT OF STOCK 				 	 			 			 			 		 		 	 	 		 	 	 		 		 			 			 		EF 2XII Extender 			 				 		 		 					 					Read More 		revealReadMore('#item8 span.long_desc'); 		 				 				 			 			 			 			 				OUT OF STOCK                  From the Manufacturer               Bring your subjects closer while shooting sports or wildlife with the Canon EF 300mm f/4L telephoto lens. The lens is equipped with Image Stabilizer (IS) technology, which compensates for camera shake by providing the equivalent effect of a shutter speed two stops faster. The camera provides two IS modes: Stabilizer 1, the same mode featured on the EF 75-300mm lens, and Stabilizer 2, which steadies the image during horizontal or vertical panning. The lens is also half the weight of the 300mm f/2.8L IS, with a close focus distance of 4.9 feet. And like all of Canon?s fixed focal length L-series lenses above 135mm, it?s compatible with Canon's EF 1.4x II and 2x II Extenders. Specifications Focal length: 300mm Maximum aperture: f/4L Lens construction: 15 elements in 11 groups Angle of view: 8 degrees @ 15 feet Focus adjustment: Rear focusing system with USM Closest focusing distance: 4.9 feet Filter size: 77mm Dimensions: 3.7 inches in diameter and 8.7 inches long Weight: 2.6 pounds Warranty: 1 year Excellent optics and superb handling in a compact package with Image Stabilization. The IS allows safe hand holding at shutter speeds up to two stops slower than otherwise possible--making it even more useful in low-light levels. Itís less than half the weight of the 300mm f/2.8L IS, and it focuses to an incredibly close 4.9 ft/1.5m, filling the frame with a subject the size of a postcard. Like all of Canonís fixed focal length L-series lenses above 135mm, itís compatible with Canonís EF Extenders 1.4x II and 2x II. Long and Fast A telephoto lens is essential to any serious photographer. For sports action, you will need a fast shutter speed and a long focal length. A large maximum aperture allows a faster shutter speed. In this telephoto lens line-up, the focal lengths range from 135mm to 300mm. If you want compactness, choose a lens with a smaller maximum aperture.

## Features

- Focal Length & Maximum Aperture:300mm 1:4.0
- Super multi-layer lens coating reduces flare and ghosting
- Compact L-series telephoto lens with an Image Stabilizer which compensates for camera shake with the equivalent effect of a shutter speed two stops faster
- Two Image Stabilizer modes are provided: Stabilizer Mode 1 and the new Stabilizer Mode 2 which steadies the image during horizontal or vertical panning
- Mode 2 detects the panning direction automatically. The closest focusing distance is 4.9 feet 1.5 m

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Canon
- **Focal Length Description:** 300 millimeters
- **Lens Type:** Telephoto
- **Compatible Mountings:** Canon EF
- **Camera Lens Description:** 12

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## Available Options

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Thinking about getting these for my 1st telephoto lens for my 70D, but what's difference between this lens and Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM?? UD??**
A: The canon 300mm F4 lens would be my choice as the lens to buy for a Canon 70D camera.  Here's why.  The 300 F4 is a fixed focal length prime lens.  It has a fixed F4 aperture which means it has better image quality and will provide more light to your 70D sensor so you can take pix in low light.  The 70-300 f4-5.6, on the other hand, is a zoom lens.  It has a variable speed aperture that goes from F4 at the short end of the telephoto to f5.6 at the longer focal lengths.  So, you may not have enough light at the longer zoom focal lengths to get your 70D to auto focus in low light.  That's important if you want to be able shoot wildlife in low light conditions (pre-dawn hours or at dusk).  The F300 f4 also accepts 1.4x teleconverters extremely well.  That means your 70D won't have any Auto Focus problems when attaching a 1.4x teleconverter to the lens.  In a nutshell, you'll be able to extend the reach of the focal length of the 300 F4 lens from 300mm to 672mm on your 70D camera (the 70D has an APS-C sensor with a 1.6x crop factor).Prime lenses, like the 300 F4, will give you much better image quality than a zoom lens. It's faster to focus than the zoom because of the larger aperture, which allows more light to reach your camera sensor, so it can make a picture.     Which lens is better for you, however, really depends on your application(s) and how picky you are about image quality and whether or not you intend to photograph wildlife.  The 70-300 f4-f5.6 lens will work fine as a general use telephoto zoom lens when it's sunny.  If, however, you want to be able to photograph wildlife in low light, then you'll need a lens with more focal length and light since animals often appear in low light.  If you want to be able to shoot wildlife pix in low light and have better image quality, then go with the 300 F4.  I own the 300 F4 and it's an excellent lens for photographing wildlife, wildflowers and landscapes.  The F4 aperture also produces beautiful, silky smooth bokeh backgrounds, which I think you'll find most appealing.  Zoom lenses, historically, don't work very well with teleconverters.  You'll find that the AF on the 70D will likely want to hunt or may not work at all.  Canon lenses need at least an F5.6 aperture to be able to auto focus and, when attaching a 1.4x TC, your camera will also lose 1 full stop.  With the 300 F4, you'll still be able to auto focus when using a 1.4x TC.  With the 70-300, the auto focus on your 70D will likely hunt or won't work at all because the aperture at the long end of the telephoto will be f8.  And f8 won't give the 70D sensor enough light to focus.  I've been using the Canon 300 F4 with an attached Kenko Teleplus Pro 300 DGX 1.4x teleconverter with a 7D camera the past few years.  The combination gives me a total 672mm focal length reach for photographing wildlife.  Works great and the images are sharp as ever.  For best image quality, use a camera support (like a bean bag) or a tripod.  The lens is a bit heavy on the front end so if you're a small person with small hands, using a camera support will give you much better IQ.

**Q: does it come with tripod mount**
A: Yes it had

**Q: How does this lens compare to 100-400mm L? I am trying to decide whether to buy this lens with tele-converter or 100-400L**
A: Personally, I would think the 300mm prime lens would be sharper overall compared to a zoom lens.  I do not have experience with the 100-400 lens but do like my 300.  I have used the 1.4 tele-converter a few times for moon shots and have been pleased.

**Q: Is this lens sharp as a hand held lens?**
A: Absolutely!  There is nothing sharper at 300mm under $5000.  I use this all the time to photograph my daughter's soccer games and get amazing results.  It is very light weight and easy to hand hold for the entire game.  I also have taken it bird watching in the local wetlands for 2 hour walks and have not had problems hand holding the entire time.  I use a high shutter speed to ensure that my shots are sharp.  Kids and birds move so fast that 1/2000 or faster is necessary.

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