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Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Lens

BH #CA753004EF3 • MFR #6473A003
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Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Lens
Key Features
  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/4 to f/45
  • Super Spectra Coating
  • DC Micro Motor AF System
Featuring a versatile telephoto range, the EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III from Canon is a 4x zoom characterized by its relatively lightweight design and compact form factor. Well-suited for a variety of subjects, including portraiture and sports, this lens portrait to medium telephoto fields of view and utilizes a DC micro motor to provide fast and accurate autofocus performance. Benefitting image quality, a Super Spectra coating has been applied to individual elements to reduce lens flare and ghosting in order to achieve high contrast and accurate colors. Additionally, it features a seven-blade diaphragm to produce smooth and pleasing bokeh.
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Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Overview

Featuring a versatile telephoto range, the EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III from Canon is a 4x zoom characterized by its relatively lightweight design and compact form factor. Well-suited for a variety of subjects, including portraiture and sports, this lens portrait to medium telephoto fields of view and utilizes a DC micro motor to provide fast and accurate autofocus performance. Benefitting image quality, a Super Spectra coating has been applied to individual elements to reduce lens flare and ghosting in order to achieve high contrast and accurate colors. Additionally, it features a seven-blade diaphragm to produce smooth and pleasing bokeh.

Versatile telephoto zoom is designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount DSLRs, however can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 120-480mm equivalent focal length range.
Super Spectra coating has been applied to individual elements to minimize ghosting and flare for greater contrast and color neutrality when working in strong lighting conditions.
DC micro motor autofocus system is quick and pairs with an electromagnetic diaphragm to complement photographing at fast continuous speeds.
Seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.
UPC: 082966214073

Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Specs

Focal Length
75 to 300mm
Maximum Aperture
f/4 to 5.6
Minimum Aperture
f/32 to 45
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
32° 11' to 8° 15'
Minimum Focus Distance
4.92' / 1.5 m
Maximum Magnification
0.25x
Optical Design
13 Elements in 9 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
7
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
58 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.8 x 4.8" / 71 x 122 mm
Length at Maximum Extension
6.89" / 175 mm
Weight
1.06 lb / 480 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.335 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.6 x 4.3 x 4.1"

Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Reviews

Don’t listen to the 13 year old bad reviews!!.

By AK47
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-09-20

The reviews for this lens are really funny especially the older ones. I’m using this with a Neewer EF- to RF adaptor on a Canon R10 and I’m getting some amazing photos with this lens. It does suffer slightly in low light due to the slow speed. However so does my R10. For the price and the build quality and the fact the images you get look great make this a 5 star lens imho. Definitely a great piece of kit to learn with as well.

Great lens for the price.

By JB777
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-07-30

Great lens for the price. Pairs well with the Rebel T7.

This lens is not cavier, but its definitely not powdered eggs.

By Mortimer
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-07-20

I bought this lens 6 weeks ago and have been very impressed with it thus far. The only reason I didn't give it a five star rating is I don't believe it was intended to be a five star telephoto lens. Light weight, easy to use, and taking impressive shots of birds in flight I have no complaints. If this lens can freeze a hummingbird's wings in flight and make a sharp clear portrait of it then I got my money's worth. And indeed, I got my money's worth. I'm glad I got it added to my glass.

Great Lens

By Joseph
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-04-28

I got this lens for my first photography journey and I have taken amazing photos which started my photography career as a 16-year-old. I would recommend it as a tremendous first telephoto lens.

Having read the reviews . . .

By Kenneth
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-27

Having read the reviews both good and bad, I find the bad has some merit but to be taken lightly with some reservation. As for the good, I let the examples of user photographs speak for themselves against the good reviews and some good advice is given in those reviews. For myself, I had to work with this lens a bit and came to the conclusion that this lens being hand held is not really a good idea beyond 75mm and that the use of a tripod, especially at the longer lengths, is more than a necessity, it is highly advised by myself. Hand held the images are quite soft but when a tripod is used they are greatly improved. I used an ISO of 400 @1/125 sec. f/ (various settings with available light) it was sunny day. This lens will produce useable images but don't expect any IQ higher than that and they will take some software processing. I use Photoscape X found in the Microsoft Store. There are two downloads, one is free with limited features the other is the full run of software and worth the modest pricing. Overall the lens is fairly priced I think and a good lens to work and experiment with if one is in the process of learning and developing their photographic skills. I give it four stars, its not that bad a lens.

Great Lens for a Nature Walk

By Annette
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-12-30

I just got this lens for Christmas, and it is great. I took it on a nature walk and the photos it took of birds and other wildlife was great. I strongly suggest that you buy this lens if you are looking to capture any animal because it will allow you to get great photos from further away. From experience, this provides the animal with space to wander and not be afraid while you capture your epic shots. On the other hand, if you are looking for a lens that works with landscapes, I would not suggest this lens. That is because you cannot get the wide view that you can get with a smaller mm lens. Overall, a great lens that I would totally suggest you buy.

A+

By Dario
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-08-06

Well focused and packaged.

DOES IT FITS FOR EOS REBEL T3?

By Key
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-08-02

Will this lense fit an eos rebel T3? I am looking for a lense with more zoom, does anyone knows? Thanks! :)

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Asked by: Mark
Yes, the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Lens is compatible on the Canon C100.
Answered by: Robert
Date published: 2022-08-31

Will this work with a mirrorless camera?

Will this work with a mirrorless camera?
Asked by: Dario
The Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Lens, coupled with the appropriate lens mount adapter, can be used on Canon and other mirrorless cameras.
Answered by: Boyd
Date published: 2023-01-27

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Is this compatible with 6D?
Asked by: Anonymous
Yes, this lens is compatible with the 6D.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-27

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Can this lens be focused manually?
Asked by: Anonymous
The Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Lens can be focused manually.
Answered by: Dana G.
Date published: 2022-08-29

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will this lens work on a non digital canon eos500n
Asked by: Anonymous
Yes, that lens is compatible with the EOS 500n.
Answered by: Robert K.
Date published: 2018-08-27

What lens adapter will I need if I want to use ...

What lens adapter will I need if I want to use this with the eosM50?
Asked by: Joel
This Vello Auto Lens Adapter for Canon EF/EF-S Lens to Canon EOS M Camera System will work on the Canon M50 and on the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Lens. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/983576-REG/vello_lae_cm_cef_auto_lens_adapter_for.html
Answered by: Daniel
Date published: 2023-03-10

would this lens work with the Cannon Eos Rebel ...

would this lens work with the Cannon Eos Rebel T7i?
Asked by: Patty
The Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Lens is compatible with the Canon EOS Rebel T7i DSLR Camera.
Answered by: Lawrence
Date published: 2022-10-27

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is this lens compatible with Canon EOS M? If so, do I need an adapter?
Asked by: Anonymous
This lens would require an adapter for a Canon M camera. See the link here.
Answered by: Lawrence C.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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