{"product_id":"canon-ef-300mm-f2-8-l-is-usm-second-hand","title":"CANON EF 300MM F2.8 L IS USM - SECOND HAND","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCANON EF 300MM F2.8L IS USM – SECOND HAND\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Canon EF 300mm f\/2.8L IS USM – Second Hand is a professional L-series super-telephoto prime lens designed for photographers who demand exceptional optical performance, fast autofocus and a bright aperture for demanding wildlife, bird, sports, motorsport, aviation, action and outdoor photography. Designed for the Canon EF mount and full-frame cameras, its fixed 300mm focal length provides substantial telephoto reach while the exceptionally bright constant f\/2.8 maximum aperture delivers excellent low-light capability, faster shutter speeds for freezing movement and powerful subject separation with beautifully blurred backgrounds. The optical design uses 17 elements in 13 groups, including fluorite and Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) glass, to help minimise chromatic aberration and deliver the high sharpness, contrast and colour accuracy expected from Canon's professional L-series optics. Canon's ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) provides fast and quiet autofocus performance, while full-time manual focusing allows photographers to make fine focus adjustments without first switching out of AF mode. Built-in Image Stabilization provides up to approximately two stops of shake correction, helping improve handheld stability when working with the demanding 300mm focal length, while dedicated stabilisation modes provide options for conventional static subjects and panning applications. A focus-range limiter can further improve focusing efficiency when photographing distant subjects, and the lens supports compatible Canon EF 1.4x and 2x Extenders, allowing the 300mm f\/2.8 to become a 420mm f\/4 or 600mm f\/5.6 respectively for even greater reach. Its robust professional construction, integrated tripod mounting collar and large-aperture telephoto design make it an outstanding specialist lens for photographers working from sidelines, hides, game vehicles or other positions where moving physically closer to a subject is difficult. On compatible Canon APS-C cameras, the narrower field of view provides an approximately 480mm full-frame equivalent, while Canon EOS R-series users can use the lens via a suitable Canon EF-EOS R Mount Adapter. For photographers looking for professional telephoto performance at second-hand value, the Canon EF 300mm f\/2.8L IS USM remains an extremely capable option, combining a fast f\/2.8 aperture, excellent optical quality, professional autofocus, image stabilisation and extender compatibility in a purpose-built super-telephoto prime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanon EF 300mm f\/2.8L IS USM – Second Hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – A professional pre-owned Canon L-series super-telephoto prime lens designed for demanding wildlife, bird, sports, motorsport, aviation and action photography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional 300mm Super-Telephoto Prime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – The fixed 300mm focal length provides substantial reach for photographing distant subjects while maintaining the optical advantages of a professional prime-lens design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright F2.8 Maximum Aperture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – The exceptionally large f\/2.8 aperture allows significantly more light into the camera than slower telephoto lenses, making it particularly valuable when photographing fast-moving subjects or working in lower light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent Low-Light Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – The f\/2.8 aperture allows photographers to maintain faster shutter speeds in challenging lighting conditions, particularly useful during early-morning wildlife sessions, late-afternoon sport and indoor events.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent Subject Separation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Combining a long 300mm focal length with an f\/2.8 aperture produces strong background compression and shallow depth of field for isolating subjects against beautifully blurred backgrounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for Wildlife Photography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – The combination of reach, autofocus performance and a bright aperture makes the 300mm f\/2.8 an excellent choice for photographing mammals and other wildlife from a distance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for Bird Photography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Provides strong subject magnification for larger or closer birds and can be paired with compatible Canon Extenders when additional reach is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for Sports Photography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – The 300mm focal length is particularly useful when photographers need to capture athletes and action from the sidelines while maintaining strong subject isolation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for Motorsport\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Provides the reach and fast-aperture performance required for photographing cars and motorcycles from positions behind barriers or away from the track.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for Aviation Photography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – A strong option for photographing aircraft, airshows and other distant subjects where telephoto reach and responsive focusing are important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional Canon L-Series Optics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Part of Canon's premium L-series range, designed around high optical performance and the demands of professional photographers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17 Elements in 13 Groups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Uses a sophisticated optical construction engineered to deliver excellent resolution, contrast and image quality across the frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFluorite Optical Element\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – High-performance fluorite glass helps control chromatic aberrations that become particularly challenging with long telephoto focal lengths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra-Low Dispersion Glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – UD optical technology further suppresses colour fringing and helps maintain high levels of sharpness and colour accuracy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRing-Type USM Autofocus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Canon's Ultrasonic Motor provides fast, accurate and quiet autofocus performance, particularly valuable when tracking wildlife and fast-moving action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-Time Manual Focus Override\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Allows photographers to make manual focusing adjustments without first having to disengage the autofocus system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt-In Image Stabilization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Optical Image Stabilization helps reduce the visible effects of camera shake, particularly useful when photographing handheld or working from less stable positions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately Two Stops of Stabilisation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – The original EF 300mm f\/2.8L IS USM's stabilisation system is rated to provide approximately two stops of shake correction under suitable shooting conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDedicated IS Modes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Provides stabilisation options suited to conventional stationary subjects as well as panning applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for Panning Photography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – The dedicated panning stabilisation functionality is particularly useful for motorsport, wildlife and other subjects moving predictably across the frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocus Range Limiter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Allows photographers to restrict the focusing range when appropriate, helping the autofocus system avoid searching through unnecessary distances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with Canon EF 1.4x Extender\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – When used with a compatible Canon 1.4x teleconverter, the lens becomes an effective \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e420mm f\/4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing additional reach with a one-stop aperture reduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with Canon EF 2x Extender\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – A compatible Canon 2x teleconverter transforms the lens into an effective \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e600mm f\/5.6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, substantially extending its capabilities for distant wildlife and birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtremely Flexible Telephoto System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – With suitable teleconverters, a photographer can effectively cover 300mm f\/2.8, 420mm f\/4 and 600mm f\/5.6 using the same primary lens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-Frame Canon EF Coverage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Designed for Canon full-frame EF-mount cameras, where it provides its native 300mm angle of view.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 480mm Equivalent Field of View on Canon APS-C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – When mounted to a compatible Canon APS-C camera with its 1.6x crop factor, the 300mm lens provides a field of view comparable to approximately 480mm on full frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with Canon EOS R via EF-EOS R Adapter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Can be used on compatible Canon EOS R-series mirrorless cameras with an appropriate Canon EF-EOS R Mount Adapter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional Action Photography Lens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Fast autofocus, a large aperture and substantial telephoto reach make it particularly effective for subjects where timing and focusing performance are critical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for Safari Photography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – The 300mm focal length is 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