This is the Canon 70-300mm Diffractive Optics (DO) lens. Shorter than the conventional 70-300mm, but somewhat heavier, is it worth paying the extra? Find out by watching this video review
Canon 70-300mm F4 IS USM DO lens video review
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Nikon / Nikkor AF 70-300mm review
Nikon produce two 70-300mm telephoto lenses. The cheaper standard version – which this review covers – and a more expensive version which has VR image stabilisation.
This lens weighs 480g which is pretty light compared some of the competing lenses at the same focal range.
Nikkor AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 (non VR) lens video review
The cheap and cheerful non VR Nikkor 70-300mm lens, find out how good it is by watching this video review.
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO Macro lens Canon fit video review
Is it better to save money and buy the Sigma 70-300mm lens rather than a Canon or Nikon equivalent? Watch the video review to find out.
Sigma 70-300mm review
Sigma is another company that produces lenses that fit a number of the main camera manufacturers. The 70-300mm APO lens incorporates Sigma’s low dispersion technology glass which limits colour aberration. This generally reduces the fuzziness that can sometimes appear around the edge of objects within the frame of your shot where there is a somewhat large difference between the luminosity of the object and the background.
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di LD Macro review
Tamron produce lenses compatible with many camera manufacturers and the Tamron 70-300mm telephoto lens is a good example of a multipurpose lens suitable for those on a budget. It weighs 435g, which is lighter than the majority of competing lenses from other manufacturers which have the same focal range.
Tamron AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 Canon fit video review
The Tamron 70-300mm lens is a budget alternative to the typical Canon and Nikon lenses with the same magnification, but is it any good? Watch the video review to find out.
