This lens version offers superior optics and improved IS over its predecessor

Nov 8, 2013 09:30 GMT  ·  By

The Canon Store is known to offer all sorts of deals to its customers, and today we discovered a new one for the Refurbished EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM telephoto lens.

The Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM is an exceptional lens aimed at sports and wildlife photographers, offering great image quality in a body lighter than its predecessor, packing superior optics and improved image stabilization.

The lens features 16 elements in 12 groups, including a 52mm drop-in rear filter, Fluorite elements to minimize chromatic aberrations, and a number of advanced coatings to reduce ghosting and flare. It also comes with a newly-developed Fluorine coating that reduces fingerprints, smears, and soling to a minimum.

The Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM has a length of 248mm / 9.8 in. with a diameter of 128mm / 5 in. and weighs 2,350g / 82.9 oz. The closest focus distance is set at 2.0m / 6.6 ft.

The Refurbished Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens is now available for purchase directly from the Canon Store at a price of $5,839.20 / €4,348, while the price of a new Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens is $6,799 / €5,063.

You can save even more money through the latest Canon Store promotion, started November 4, that offers a $50 / €37 discount for any purchase of $500 / €372 or more.

Check out below a full list of the items that you will get with any Refurbished Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens order.

EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM Refurbished 52mm Drop-in Gelatin Filter Holder 52WII Lens Cap E-145C Lens Dust Cap E Lens Wide Strap B Lens Hood ET-120WII Lens Case 300B Strap For Hard Case Instruction Manuals (CD-ROM) 1 Year Refurbished Camera Limited Warranty