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EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
- 75-300mm
- f/4.0
- Telephoto Zoom
- 480 g
- Min focus 1.5 m
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Quick answer
An entry-level telephoto zoom with no stabilization and a basic micro motor instead of USM. Covers full frame.
Pros
- Light
- Long reach
- Simple to use
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Soft at 300mm
- Slow, noisy AF
Verdict
Usable in good light. Modern kit telephotos have stabilization and better focus.
About this lens
This 75-300mm f/4-5.6 telephoto zoom lens from Canon fits Canon EF mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 75-300mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1999
- Optical construction
- 13 elements in 9 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.5 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.25x
- Filter thread
- 58 mm
- Weight
- 480 g
- Length
- 122.1 mm
- Diameter
- 71 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III?
- Casual wildlife
- Kids' sports
- Occasional telephoto use
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
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 | 75–300mm | 6.9–27° | 8.2–32.2° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 120–480mm | 4.3–17.1° | 5.2–20.4° |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III have image stabilization?
No. Canon sold a separate IS version, but this model has no stabilization, so use faster shutter speeds at 300mm.
Is the EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III sharp?
It is soft at 300mm and improves when stopped down, so it works best in bright light.
EF 75-300 vs EF-S 55-250 IS STM?
The 55-250 is sharper and stabilized but covers APS-C only. The 75-300 works on full-frame bodies as well.
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