Camera Lenses

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

The optical system, construction, and exterior are the same as the EF 75-300 mm f/4-5.6 III USM’s. The difference is that it uses a DC motor instead of a USM to drive the AF.

User Reviews about Canon EF 75-300mm f 4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

In desperate need of a lens for sports photography, the Canon EF 75-300 telephoto lens has been superb. I was missing so many good shots with a non-Canon lens because I guess it wasn't adaptable but this lens has made me forget those troubles in a hurry. Just a solid lens bought at a very reasonable price that's capable of bringing into focus a game's action like the way it was meant to be. -- Lens excels under pressure

I know you get what you pay for, but for a $200 piece of glass I expected a little more. The max aperture of f/4.0 hasn't bothered me yet, but I haven't had the chance to put it to its fullest yet. I'm glad I bought this lens, but I wish lenses weren't so expensive because for a 16 year old I can't really afford the thousand dollar lenses. I definitely recommend the use of a monopod, or tripod because hand holding this on the 300 side is almost impossible to get a clear shot unless your shooting over 1/200 at Least. Plus at 300 it gets considerably darker because of the changing of the aperture to 5.6. Also if you focus on a subject at 75 then zoom to 300 the subject becomes blury which is really annoying if you're manual focusing. -- Eh...

I think this lens has gotten a bad rap simply because most people misunderstand its intended use. If you're looking to get this lens, chances are that you've just bought an entry-level Canon EOS kit (like a Rebel XS or something comparable) and are now looking to move to the next step. This is a good "next step" lens. No, this is not a top-of-the-line telephoto lens. However, if you just want a simple telephoto that is inexpensive but will get the job done, this is a good lens. It's a good lens for capturing faraway subjects (like birds and other animals) without having to get too close, but doing this takes practice (with ANY lens).

For the money you spend, this is a good, durable lens. It attaches easily to a Canon mount, and it returns good-quality images. One of the drawbacks to this lens is that the AF servos are a bit sluggish; since most people use this lens for photographing animals, this can be problematic. However, as with any SLR lens, this lens can be focused manually. Although this lens is considerably heavier than a typical 18-55mm lens, it is still lightweight compared to most telephotos. The zoom is very easy and quick to use, which will be helpful for bird photography. One use that I have found for this lens is that it is excellent for pet photography if you have outdoor pets.

If you're in the Amazon trying to photograph the ruby-throated, only-ten-left-in-the-entire-world hummingbird for National Geographic, then you'll probably want to go buy a more upscale lens. However, if you just want a simple and inexpensive lens that you can use to sit on your porch and take a picture of the gold finch sitting on your bird feeder, this is a good lens and a great value. -- A well-rounded telephoto; a nice "next step" for beginners.

I purchased this lens with my Canon T1I DLSR. The reviews of the lens were not very good, but seeing that I could get a rebate that made the lens about $[...], I went ahead. As many have said, this lens is not great in low-light situations, and the lack of IS reduces its effectiveness. However, on the plus side, in bright light, the lens focuses quickly, and produces clean, clear, crisp photos. Just remember that this is a consumer level lens, and it is not to be used by professionals, but for the price, it works very well and really expands my zoom capabilties. If you use the lens for it's strong points, you will benefit from having it in your bag. -- Not a bad lens for the price

This lens is an awesome quality for what I paid for it! No regrets, whatsoever! -- Priced to please