Quick answer
The Canon EF 38–76mm lens 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
This 38-76mm f/4.5 standard zoom lens from Canon fits 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 lens specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 38-76mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Released
- 1995
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.58 m
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
- Weight
- 155 g
- Length
- 63.8 mm
- Diameter
- 65 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Canon EF 38–76mm lens?
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 lens 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 lens?
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 lens 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 lens 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 lens 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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