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Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

4.2

based on all reviews

center performance is excellent at all focal lengths and apertures - slightly better
compromise-everything-for-image-quality-and-IS design
very good images

slower than a screw drive
Pretty slow focusing too compared to those with internal USM motors
fully extended it looks ugly and definitely not a professional lens

Construction: Zoom
Elements: 15
Focus method: Extending front
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: 70, 300 mm
Image stabilisation: yes
Lens type: Telephoto

Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM - Pros & Cons

Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

center performance is excellent at all focal lengths and apertures - slightly better
compromise-everything-for-image-quality-and-IS design
very good images
sharp and pleasant
image stabiliser is as good as the DO lens
centre sharpness is very good
the images are very nice
sharp
practicable and good working lens
The IS works pretty well
the controls work properly and smoothly and it feels like a good quality lens
Sharp
contrast
colors are perfect
very sharp lens with excellent image quality
The improved zoom mechanism also makes zooming smoother
the cost and takes better pictures
quicker and quieter
Excellent value consumer telephoto lens
Image quality was good for a cheap consumer lens
Performs quite nicely for sports photography as well
nice smooth bokeh
Optical performance is very nice up to 200mm
image quality is really quite decent
this lens is very good
Handling and image quality are impressive
The 75-300mm focal length is very useful
The image and build quality of this lens

slower than a screw drive
Pretty slow focusing too compared to those with internal USM motors
fully extended it looks ugly and definitely not a professional lens
The lens gets a bit softer at 300mm
The front element feels a bit loose
The lens does not feature FTM (full-time manual focusing in AF mode
hideous noise and extremely poor resolution
the lens comes with only a 1-year warranty
None so extensively as this lens
The various switches feel a little cheap
not a good lens to use in low light conditions
too heavy when compared to a 400mm telephoto lens
Manual focus is difficult due to the looseness of the ring
now is too long in the tooth
zoom action is quite loose on the sample
it was clearly audible and rather sluggish in operation
no full-time manual override of autofocus
no physical focus distance scale
edge-sharpness is a little lackluster at the short end
USM Lens is OK but not excellent
Photoshop cannot enhance details that are not there
The zoom and focus rings are not smooth
image stabilizer to act erratically

Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM - Full Specifications

Lens type	Telephoto
Lens mount	Canon EF

Aperture max	4-5.6
Aperture min	32-45
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	8

Construction	Zoom
Elements	15
Groups	10
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Expanding

Weight	22.22 oz
Diameter	3.11 in
Length	5.43 in
Filter size	2.28 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	70 - 300
Maximum magnification	0.26 x
Image stabilisation	yes

Focus method	Extending front
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Micro Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusing	no
Closest focusing distance	1.5
Distance scale	no
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no

Colour of product	Black
Body materials	Plastic Metal
Optional accessories	Hard Case LH-D18B Soft Case LP1022
Zoom lock	no
Tripod collar	no
Sealing	no

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Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Canon - Editorial Reviews (5)

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