Quick answer
The Canon EF 38-76mm f/4.5-5.6 is a standard to short telephoto zoom lens covering 38-76mm at f/4.5 for the Canon EF mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
The Canon EF 38-76mm f/4.5-5.6 is a standard zoom lens covering 38-76mm at f/4.5-5.6 for Canon EF mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Canon EF 38-76mm f/4.5-5.6 specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 38-76mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1995
- Optical construction
- 6 elements in 6 groups
- Aperture blades
- 5
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.58 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.15x
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
- Weight
- 155 g
- Length
- 63.8 mm
- Diameter
- 65 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon EF 38-76mm f/4.5-5.6?
At 38-76mm this is a standard to short telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 38–76mm | 26.6–50.7° | 31.8–59.3° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 61–122mm | 16.8–33° | 20.2–39.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Canon EF 38-76mm f/4.5-5.6 use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Canon EF 38-76mm f/4.5-5.6?
It zooms across 38-76mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.5. That makes it a standard to short telephoto lens.
Is the Canon EF 38-76mm f/4.5-5.6 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 38-76mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.5.
What is the Canon EF 38-76mm f/4.5-5.6 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 61–122mm on full frame, with a 16.8–33° horizontal and 20.2–39.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Canon EF 38-76mm f/4.5-5.6 fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
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