Used Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L USM | Canon

Great for: wildlife sport portrait astro

Original Canon L-series 300mm f/2.8 super-telephoto, professional optics and speed without IS at lower used pricing.

The Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L USM is a professional L-series super-telephoto prime for the Canon EF mount. An earlier pre-IS version of Canon's 300mm f/2.8 super-telephoto. Canon EF mount.

f/2.8 maximum aperture. 300mm focal length (full-frame super-telephoto). Ring USM AF. L-series build quality (fluorite and UD glass). At approximately 2550g. Canon EF mount.

The EF 300mm f/2.8L USM is a professional sports and wildlife lens — the f/2.8 aperture provides strong light gathering and subject separation at 300mm. Used extensively in professional sports photography. An earlier version before the IS variant was introduced.

On the used market the Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L USM is a premium professional super-telephoto. Condition checks: USM AF operation, front element (fluorite), tripod collar. Canon EF mount — all EOS bodies.

Avg £1150, up 1583.5% over 1 month

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The Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L USM typically sells around £1150 when in stock.

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Used Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L USM price history

Tracking the used Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L USM price? Over the past month, the average has risen 1583.5%, from £68 to around £1150. Depending on age and condition, expect to pay between £1024 and £1176 for a used lens.

Average market price (line) and typical price range (shaded). Source: UsedLens daily price index, 11 Jun – 14 Jul 2026.