This versatile lens not only produces great images but it lightweight and small in size as well, according to PopPhoto.com.

If you get a look at this lens you’ll be shocked at its size. You’ll probably be able to put it in your travel kit because it’s so short, although it will cost you.

One of only two lenses that contains both refractive and diffractive glass elements, this image-stabilized tele zoom is dramatically more compact — and expensive ($1,143, street) — than its refractive-only Canon ($549, street) or Nikon ($479, street) counterparts. Unlike more common refractive optics, diffractive optical design is based on how light rays bend when forced to move around (not through) an obstruction — in this case, a pattern of molded, sawtooth, Fresnel-like, concentric circles. A full-frame lens, it scales up to a 105-450mm on Canon EOS Digital Rebel models.

According to PopPhoto.com, you’re going to be satisfied with this lens.

For more information about the Canon 70-300mm lens, head over to PopPhoto.com for a more extensive look.

More posts you might like:

• Link of the day: Ever wonder what Canon lens innards look like?
• Canon 55-250mm f/4-5.6 EF-S IS Reviewed
• Canon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM AF Reviewed
• Canon produces 40 millionth lens
• Canon introduces two new tilt-shift lenses
• Sigma announces new flash available for Sony next week
• Lens deal: $205 off Nikon 18-105mm VR at Cameta Camera
• Carl Zeiss releases two lenses compatible with Canon SLRs
• Three new Nikon lenses rumored to be around the corner
• Pentax DA* 300mm f/4 Lens Reviewed