A phenomenon in which when using the camera with the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM or EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM lens, even if lens aberration correction is set to “”Enable””, correction will not be applied.
MELVILLE, N.Y., September 15, 2016 – Having the right tool for the job has long been the mantra for professional photographers and hobbyists alike. Canon’s wide array of lenses provide users with a variety of creative options to help capture dynamic photos and videos with their DSLR cameras. Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced today the new Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 IS II USM lens featuring NANO USM technology for high-speed and near-silent focusing in both still and video modes. The lens also features a new LCD information display and four-stop* image stabilization.
“To help photographers that are striving to create the most amazing pictures and videos possible, Canon is dedicated to developing the best tools to help them with their goal,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Having this new EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 IS II USM lens in a photographer’s camera bag will surely help them achieve their creative vision.”
Designed with the user in mind, this affordable new lens includes technology to spark creativity and deliver excellent image and video quality from afar. This is the second Canon lens equipped with NANO USM technology, a focusing motor that combines the benefits of a ring USM (ultrasonic motor) for high-speed AF during still photo shooting and lead-screw type STM (stepping motor) for smooth and quiet video autofocusing (AF)
Features for the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 IS II USM lens include :
High-speed autofocus for shooting stills and smooth, near-silent autofocus when shooting video is achieved by incorporating NANO USM technology.
New Lens Information Display shows focusing distance, focal length and shake amount.
One UD Lens helps reduce chromatic aberration and delivers outstanding high resolution and high-contrast results.
Image Stabilizer effect at up-to-4* stops of shake correction helps capture sharp images.
I am still on my Southern Africa on a wildlife photo tour. So far it has been a rather good trip. Put the EOS-1D X Mark II camera through a series of real world tests and it passed with flying colors. Just a quick note to let my readers know Canon will be announcing a replacement to its non 'L' EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS lens with the Series II some time this or next week. This is after the announcement of the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II and EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III a few weeks ago.
Major specs of EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II lens :
Lens construction : 12 group 17 sheets (one UD lens)
Number of blades : 9 sheets (circular aperture)
Minimum focusing distance : 1.2m
Maximum magnification : 0.25X (300mm), 0.07X (70mm)
4 stops Image Stabilization
Filter diameter : 67mm
The maximum diameter × length: 80mm × 145.5mm
Weight : 710 g
Lens hood : ET-74B
Nano USM
Full-time manual focus
I expect the price of the lens to be slightly higher than the current model but comes with much better technology and optics, including a small LCD display window. The EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS and EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II are two of my favorite 'L' lens. I am waiting delivery of the new 24-105mm lens. You can see my equipment bag, works on MichaelDanielHo.com and follow my travels on Facebook and Twitter.
I will be off to Southern Africa on a wildlife photo tour. Just a quick note to let my readers know Canon will be announcing a replacement to its non 'L' EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS lens with the Series II some time in Q4. It will be after the announcement of the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II and EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III and the Photokina Show in Cologne, Germany in September.
I expect the price of the lens to be slightly higher than the current model but comes with much better technology and optics, including a small LCD display window. The EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS and EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II are two of my favorite 'L' lens. You can see my equipment bag, works on MichaelDanielHo.com and follow my travels on Facebook and Twitter.
Canon may be ready to announce replacement to its aging EF 50mm and EF 70-300mm lens soon. The EF 50mm f/1.2L was announced in 2006 but the EF 50mm f/1.4 lens has been around for decades and this is the lens that needs an upgrade really soon.
The EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS lens was introduced in 2005 and is in line to get an upgrade as well. The EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS is an excellent lens released in late 2010 and is still going strong.
