Capture the far-off action of fast-paced sports or zoom in for an intimate portrait with the Canon EF 75-300mm telephoto zoom lens. This high-performance 4x zoom lens is distinguished by such features as a newly developed micro ultra-sonic monitor (USM) that makes autofocusing quicker and quieter, along with an improved mechanism to make zooming smoother than ever. Plus, the front part of the zoom ring now sports a silver ring, giving the lens a luxurious touch. As with all Canon lens, this 75-300 model carries a one-year warranty.

• Focal length: 75-300mm
• Maximum aperture: 1:4-5.6
• Lens construction: 13 elements in 9 groups
• Diagonal angle of view: 32 (at 11 feet) to 8 degrees (at 15 feet)
• Focus adjustment: Front group rotating extension system with USM
• Closest focusing distance: 4.9 feet
• Zoom system: Rotating type
• Filter size: 58mm
• Dimensions: 2.8 inches in diameter, 4.8 inches long
• Weight: 16.8 ounces

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Canon Lens
This lens was purchased for use with a Rebel and has been excellent. It was ready to use the minute it was taken out of the box. Quality in both low light and normal light has been excellent. It is lightweight thus carrying an extra lens is not an issue. These lens are much smaller in size than the Nikon lens I use for my Nikon cameras.

1 Star I Got the Lemon
Very suprised by this product. High expectations were dashed after I installed the lens in my camera an attempted to operate it. The rotational zoom mechanism is ‘sticky’ which makes it jump as you are trying to zoom and focus. I don’t know how it got thru the QA check. Anyways I have reported it to Canon and am waiting for a response. Very unhappy with it right now.

4 Stars Great lens
A great product for the price. The lens is “fast” enough for almost every application, and the wide zoom range lends itself to most situations. It is compatible with the Canon system and works in the auto-focus or manual-focus mode. I am pleased with this product.

2 Stars Wish I had bought the 70-300mm
The UPS man just dropped off my lens and I ripped it open eager to play. I am completely happy with the service from Cameta Camera, they were fast and I received exactly what I supposed to. I can only hope they will be as accommodating if I return it. I am very disappointed with my lens however. I wish I had paid heed to some of the more negative comments.

I am using this on my Canon Rebel Xti. I am an artist and amateur photographer but work with my photos for montages and artwork so I need clear pictures. If I want it soft, I’ll do that in Photoshop myself. My pictures are way to soft for my liking. To be fair, it is a cloudy day and I’m shooting through my window. I have no reflection, but I cannot zoom all the way to 300 and get a crisp photo. I cannot even get a crisp photo in the 75 range in this light. I’ve played around with the iso and the speed and still no crispness. Maybe I misunderstood that this lens was for fair conditions (meaning not sunny outside). Maybe it is for outdoor sunny use only, but I have not read that on the Canon site. I do plan to give it another try in sunny conditions before I send it back. (I have 14 days to return and will lose my shipping costs both to and from.) Inside with normal can lighting (like in a kitchen) is just as bad.Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

If it performs well in the sunny conditions, I will have to decide if it’s worth the $ for just perfect conditions. I am very close to forking over the extra $$ for the 70-300 mm. But will post again, probably an edit or addition to this review.

If someone (like a pro) can tell me if I have unrealistic expectations of this lens, please tell me.

5 Stars Christmas Gift
This item is going to be a Christmas gift for our daughter. She loves this lens and wanted one of her own.

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