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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

The Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM is a consumer-grade telephoto zoom for EF-mount Canon SLR and DSLR bodies, offering a variable maximum aperture across its 70–300mm range. It combines Image Stabilization with an Ultrasonic Motor for autofocus, and was aimed at enthusiast photographers wanting a single lens for wildlife, sports and portrait reach.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for this lens have spanned £45 to £210, with a median around £80 — a working guide to what a clean copy is worth at saleroom level in 2026. Tidy, fully functional examples have fetched £190–£210, while scruffier or untested bodies have sold for as little as £45–£60, so condition and working IS are the main value drivers. These are wholesale hammer results rather than retail asking prices, and the lens typically sells for noticeably more through dealers and online marketplaces.

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Sales History

Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.

Date Price Source
Jul 2025 £45 Special Auction Services
May 2025 £60 Special Auction Services
Oct 2024 £190 Special Auction Services
Jun 2024 £210 Special Auction Services
Feb 2024 £90 Special Auction Services
Jun 2023 £50 Special Auction Services
Jun 2023 £80 Special Auction Services

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