Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM Lens

I had high hopes for this "new technology" compact zoom with an extended zoom range. The images taken can be exceptional, but unfortunately the lens is subject to significant flare, and the images at 300mm are "soft". Shooting outdoors at the US Open in Raleigh (during a practice round) I found about half of the images satisfactory in terms of sharpness, contrast, and overall image quality. But many were ruined by the flare, and turned many of the views into what looked like a hazy, misty day. At mid aperatures the images appeared sharp from center to corner. The lens also has the habit of extending when pointed downward! It is an adequate lens, but not the spectacular one I had hoped for.

I highly recommend this lens.
The stalilization system works perfect.
You can take great pictures in maximum zoom.

Definitely recommend it.
Small, light and takes good quality pictures ;-)

I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants a high-quality lens, but doesn't want to get those huge Canon clunker lenses