{"product_id":"canon-300mm-f2-8l-is-ii","title":"Canon 300mm f2.8L IS II - 1899","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCanon 300mm f2.8L IS II - 1899\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat our Experts Think\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lemoi2\" data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"301\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"73\"\u003eElite professional super-telephoto prime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"76\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"118\"\u003eCanon EF 300 mm f\/2.8L IS II USM\u003c\/strong\u003e is widely regarded as one of Canon’s \u003cem data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"183\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003etop-tier telephoto lenses\u003c\/em\u003e, combining \u003cem data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"224\"\u003eexceptional optical quality\u003c\/em\u003e with \u003cem data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"262\"\u003eprofessional-grade performance\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"20x3m4\" data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"564\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"353\"\u003eFast f\/2.8 aperture for action and low light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"391\"\u003ewide f\/2.8 maximum aperture\u003c\/em\u003e gives excellent subject isolation and \u003cem data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"468\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003estrong performance in dim conditions\u003c\/em\u003e, helping freeze motion and create smooth background blur. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ja9izn\" data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"801\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"613\"\u003eOutstanding image quality \u0026amp; stabilization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"616\"\u003eWith advanced optics and \u003cem data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"676\"\u003e≈4 stops of Image Stabilization\u003c\/em\u003e, this lens delivers \u003cem data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"726\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003esharp, high-contrast images\u003c\/em\u003e even handheld at long focal lengths. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ob2d8w\" data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eProfessional autofocus performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"869\"\u003ering-type USM\u003c\/strong\u003e system offers \u003cem data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"921\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003efast, accurate, and quiet autofocus\u003c\/em\u003e with full-time manual override—ideal for tracking fast subjects in sports and wildlife. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hlddhh\" data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eRobust build for demanding use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eRugged \u003cstrong data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eL-series construction\u003c\/strong\u003e and weather sealing make it reliable in challenging field conditions and long shoots. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gd4pqg\" data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003eTeleconverter friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eMany pros use this lens with 1.4x and 2x teleconverters, preserving strong autofocus and image quality for extended reach. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1aqy0dg\" data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eCommunity praise \u0026amp; legacy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003ePhotographers often note the \u003cem data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003enoticeable improvement\u003c\/em\u003e of the Mark II over earlier versions, especially in autofocus speed and handling, making it a \u003cem data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1662\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ego-to choice for serious shooters\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"398\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"149\"\u003eQ: What is the Canon EF 300mm f\/2.8L IS II USM?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"152\"\u003eA: A \u003cstrong data-start=\"157\" 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plus rugged build quality and fast, accurate autofocus thanks to a ring-type USM motor. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"940\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"724\"\u003eQ: How does the f\/2.8 aperture help?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"727\"\u003eA: The bright f\/2.8 maximum aperture lets you \u003cstrong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"795\"\u003efreeze fast motion\u003c\/strong\u003e, shoot in lower light, and achieve \u003cstrong data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"868\"\u003ebeautiful background blur (bokeh)\u003c\/strong\u003e—critical for sports and wildlife. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eQ: Is this lens good for handheld shooting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"989\" 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