Richard CanonNews / Sunday, November 12, 2017 / Categories: Lens Catalog Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM Specifications for the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM Lens Category and Release Details Lens Mount TypeEF Lens CategoryTelephoto Zooms Launch DateJanuary, 2004 Initial Price$1,299.00 Lens Characteristics Diameter82mm Length100mm Weight720g Filter Thread58mm Rear Filter InstalledFalse WeathersealingFalse Focal Length70mm - 300mm Number of Elements / Groups18/12 Maxiumum Aperture4.50 Minumum Aperture32.00 Minumum Focal Distance1.40m Number of Diaphragm Blades6 Purchase Links for the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM Canon USA Canon USA Refurbished Amazon B&H PhotoVideo Adorama Aperture Range: f/4.5-40 Diffractive Optical Elements Two-Mode Image Stabilization System Ultrasonic Autofocus Motor Manual Focus Override Zoom Ring Lock Lever Compact Form Factor Truly Circular Diaphragm Minimum Focus Distance: 4.6' Previous Article Canon EF 17-40mm USM Next Article Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Print 1253 Richard CanonNewsRichard CanonNews Richard has been using Canon cameras since the 1990s, with his first being the now legendary EOS-3. Since then, Richard has continued to use Canon cameras and now focuses mostly on infrared photography. Richard is the founder and editor of CanonNews since 2017, and has worked as a writer on CanonRumors and other websites in the past. Other posts by Richard CanonNews Contact author Facebook page Please login or register to post comments.