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Canon Zoom Telephoto EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III Autofocus Lens Imported
The lightest 4x telephoto zoom lens in its class. Ideal for sports, portraiture, animals, etc. The telephoto effect can make the picture look compressed or have excellent background blur. At the 300mm focal length, you can fill the frame with a postcard from 4.9' away.
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 75 - 300 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/4.0 - 5.6 Minimum: f/32 - 45 |
| Camera Mount Type | Canon EF |
| Format Compatibility |
35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor Canon (APS-C) |
| Angle of View | 32° - 8° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 4.92' (1.5 m) |
| Magnification | 0.25x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:4 |
| Groups/Elements | 9/13 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | 58 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 2.8 x 4.8" (7.11 x 12.19 cm) |
| Weight | 1.06 lb (480 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 291 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
95%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easily interchangeable (190)
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (170)
- Lightweight (144)
- Durable (113)
- Consistent output (112)
Cons
- Slow focus (54)
- Heavy (41)
- Poor in low light (39)
- Blurry focus (17)
- Weak casing (13)
Best Uses
- Sports/action (129)
- Landscape/scenery (115)
- Wildlife photos (109)
- Wildlife (45)
- Weddings (40)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (75), Casual photographer (72), Enthusiast (39), Semi-pro photographer (36), Semi-professional (13)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (94), Yes (17)
Most Liked Positive Review
AMAZING PORTRAITS
One word? EXCELLENT! Put a red stripe at the end of this lens...put an L-Series price tag on it and most 'so called' photographers will give this lens 5 stars. Don't...Read complete review
One word? EXCELLENT! Put a red stripe at the end of this lens...put an L-Series price tag on it and most 'so called' photographers will give this lens 5 stars. Don't let hype or lack thereof fool you....especially in this instance.
I choose this lens over my "L" glass in many instances because of the stunning portraits it produces. Great work on my 40D but superior on 5D Mark ii
What to expect:
Don't get me wrong this lens is cheap and plastic. You won't feel like a pro with this in your hands...you will feel foolish if you used high end glass before.
Slow focusing in low light...and occasionally in perfect lighting conditions
Extremely pleasing bokeh, especially at 300mm
Does this lens have limitations? Yes...I only use it in bright sunlight. I am grading it for the top notch images it produces when using it for what it was intended for. If you can work around these handicaps and know how to use a camera then be prepared to capture some of the MOST STUNNING portraits in your portfolio...I often have to look at my EXIF data to determine if I used my 85 or 135 because the images are THAT GOOD.
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Most Liked Negative Review
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I bought this lens along with a canon T1i for my husband. Up untill recently he had been shooting with and older camera and lens set which was metal bodied. The most noticable diffrence ...Read complete review
I bought this lens along with a canon T1i for my husband. Up untill recently he had been shooting with and older camera and lens set which was metal bodied. The most noticable diffrence between the two has been and weight and the focusing capabilities. The old lens would drag and pull something fierce on both him and any tripod he sat it on while this new lens hardly adds any weight to the camera despite it's size. A draw back I have noticed it a drop in ease of focusing with the lens zoomed out. Auto focus can be a hit or miss when shooting far away and manual is really difficult with out a tripod, and even then it's like having a hair trigger! Over all it's a good lens and really does get you out there it just takes some experimenting to learn the best ways to get it to focus, such as making sure to only use one AF point if you have multiple AF capabilities on your camera.
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III Autofocus Lens:
I love this product. I use it on my T2i and its excellent!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- I use it all the time
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
Cons
- Have yet to find a con
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Night Photography
- Not used for video yet
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III Autofocus Lens:
This is the lens I find myself using more then anyother, it's one that I could not be without. It's lightweight and useful in every aspect of shooting. I cannot say there is anything I have found that I don't like about it. I would advise anyone to purchase it and will say without a doubt that they would be very happy with it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III Autofocus Lens:
I bought this lens to replace a 70-300mm Tamron lens. What an improvement! Everything from the speed of focus to the clarity of the image is a great improvement!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
Comments about Canon 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III Autofocus Lens:
Well worth the money, in fact, it is a bargain mfg by a top rated photography company
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III Autofocus Lens:
It's a great lens for day light shooting. Night time results are not as good.
It's probably because of my camera sensitity (Canon EOS Rebel XT). I guess
the aperture stop is not very big which also limits the night time results.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III Autofocus Lens:
Great Lens!
Zooms in clean and precise.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Canon 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III Autofocus Lens:
I was really happy with this lens purchase. It's a cheaper lens but for the price it's exactly what I wanted.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
Comments about Canon 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III Autofocus Lens:
I love the lens. Bought it to take pictures of my daughter's athletics. I can really get a nice up close photo without getting too close to the action. Loved the price, the free shipping, and had the lens in 4 days! Will definitely buy from B&H again!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III Autofocus Lens:
I was extremely surprized considering the cost of this lenss it has performed champion for me.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- All shots when needed
Comments about Canon 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III Autofocus Lens:
The ease of purchasing the product and then it was shipped quickly arrived in faster time than thought. Product works great.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III Autofocus Lens:
Great lens, took it on vacation and was very satisfied with every aspect of this lens. The only downside was the weight it's a little on the heavy side but all in all I would recommend this lens to others.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- cheap
Cons
- Blurry Focus
- Needs a lot of light
- No Image Stabilization
- Poor in Low Light
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III Autofocus Lens:
I got this as a gift from my bro. Its a really affordable lens but it's not the best in quality. Well what can u expect at that price. Very poor at low light and need loads of light!! No IS and not wide aperture so u barely have anything to compensate other than ur cam's ISO. Very poor auto focusing ability. It hunts for ages. But well for someone who is extremely short at cash this might b alright, if not save some cash and get the IS version or better!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Video
Comments about Canon 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III Autofocus Lens:
So far so good, shoots great. Could be alittle faster on the focusing but all in all I'm very pleased with the footage from this lense
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III Autofocus Lens:
This lens is awesome and great for shooting outdoor sporting events. I have taken some great pics that I wouldn't have got if I hadn't purchased this lens. It is easy to attach and keep clean.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Canon 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III Autofocus Lens:
Great as a beginner tele lens.
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III Autofocus Lens:
I was already buying the camera and lens and the price was just right on this.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Not overwhelmingly hevy
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Sports/Action
- Video
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III Autofocus Lens:
In the most clearest words, on a cloudy day, shooting pictures is sort of an hassle, 10 out of 20 pictures come out noisey. I would've love a more lower F-stop. But other wise than that, I think the lens is a simple to use, durable, and good lens on a good day, lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III Autofocus Lens:
This lens is a staple in any photographers bag. B&H made it a steal@!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III Autofocus Lens:
I have had this lens for about a year and due to my clumsiness had to buy a replacement. This lens produces some crisp pictures with sharp focus. It is perfect for tight crops on nearby objects, and excellent for distance. With the small aperture it also produces very nice bokeh. However in low light conditions you will have some difficulty with clarity. Overall though it is a great lens for those just getting into DSLRs.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III Autofocus Lens:
When mounted on my Canon T1i, this lens is perfect for capturing images of musicans on stage, nature shots in the wild and around town. The zoom is just long enough for a photographer to not change "the story" they are shooting with their presence up in someones or somethings face. Imaging is great. Usability is wonderful.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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What's in the Box
- E-58 58mm Snap-On Lens Cap
- Lens Dust Cap E (Rear)
- 1-Year Warranty
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