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Canon - EF75-300mm F4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens for EOS DSLR Cameras - Multi
Average Customer Rating:
4
Rating breakdown 82 reviews
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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82%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Canon - EF75-300mm F4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens for EOS DSLR Cameras - Multi
Customer Rating
4
Love this Lense
on May 11, 2010
Posted by: Sync
from Norfolk, Va
I like taking pictures of insects. I once used a point a shoot camera which was ok, but didn't allow me to get close up shots without scaring them away. I just got my first DSLR camera last month and had the same problem with the stock lens. This product was within my budget and the optical zoom was perfect for me to use. Only downfall I had was that the image quality declined once I pass the 250mm-275mm mark, but its better than no picture at all and the clarity problem can easily be fixed or corrected on my computer. I have no problem keeping stability on my shots, the weight of the lens helps. Currently saving for a macro lens.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality
Cons: Semi-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
3
on February 13, 2010
Posted by: Anonymous
from Fairfax, VA
This lens is fairly durable. It has been used in Borneo rainforest, US deserts and winter snow in the midwest. I have not had any problems w/ moisture in the rainforest and blowing dust in the desert. This lens was on my camera when I slipped on ice and took the brunt of the fall from about 6 feet. Afterwards the only problem I had was a loose screw that had to be tightened. However the picture quality provided through this lens is only average. Recommend for family outings, and nature hikes if you may run into in-climate weather. Not for high-quality wildlife shooting.
Pros: Superior build quality
Cons: Slow auto-focus, Semi-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
A Solid Startup Telephoto
on December 16, 2014
Posted by: Boin Loin
from Ohio
I purchased this lens at the same time I bought my first Canon DSLR, the 60D. It has served me well as a starting point for telephoto shots. The build and auto-focus are the most noticeably quality elements of this lens; the lens has a good weight to it and is metal rather than plastic which has caused it to hold up well. In addition, the auto-focus is completely silent and speedy - very helpful when photographing sports. However, if you're using this lens in anything less than broad daylight, you will be disappointed: despite the impressive focal range (especially on a half-frame DSLR), the 5.6 aperture that comes with the full 300mm focal length is a deal-breaker, namely for nighttime sports events. Other than that, I would recommend this lens to a friend because of the sheer solid build and noticeably sharp image quality.
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Customer Rating
4
great for beginners
on February 15, 2009
Posted by: 3p
from scottsdale
ive had this lens for quite some time now and use it mostly for shooting wildlife. for a first telephoto lens its great to practice with, you really can get good sharp images with this product. one thing however, is the auto-focus. i have missed plenty of great shots because of how slow and sometimes inaccurate the lens is. i would recommend using the manual focus and learn to focus accurately and quickly. now this is no pro lens unlike the canon L lenses that ill soon be upgrading to. its also important to note that this lens should not be used in extreme weather conditions as dust and water are easily accessible to the interior of the lens. if your looking for a manageable low priced telephoto this is something you might consider. i love canon products but if you want to really get serious into photography and telephoto zoom, their L series lenses are the only way to go.
Pros: convienient, reach is fairly well
Cons: Slow auto-focus
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Love it!
on September 3, 2010
Posted by: Football Mom
I use this lens to take pictures for all my son's football games. The pictures turn out so well that all the other parents want to pay me to take pictures of their children. This is my first camera and lens no I am so pro and this lens is easy to use.
Pros: add a pro
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
3
Good Value, Could Use Some Improvements
on November 4, 2017
Posted by: Anonymous
from Wisconsin, United States
I bought this lens several months ago and use it a lot. Its fairly sturdy and well built, super compact for it's focal range, and surprisingly fast. However, stabilization is almost necessary for a lens of this length if you are shooting with any lack of light. Its tough to track animals with and not get a little blur even with fast shutter. The biggest issues I have are with chromatic aberration and sharpness however. The lens is not very sharp in the details which is a bummer if you want to crop AT ALL and use the photos for anything other than social media. ALWAYS shoot in raw because this lens produces a ton of aberration, most apparent in cloudy conditions for some reason (per my observation). Over all a great deal for the price, but maybe not a great option for everyone. I will look to upgrade soon.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
I love this lens
on January 17, 2009
Posted by: Chris
from Washington DC
I am very happy I bought this lens. It is such a great upgrade from the 18-55mm kit lens I got with my Rebel XSi.
Pros: Super-sharp images, Superior build quality, Fast auto-focus, awesome!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Follow up...
on March 30, 2011
Posted by: Big Juicy
from Jacksonville, FL
This is a follow up to my post/review from a few months back. I've been using this lens now for quite a bit of time and have shot around a lot with it. One thing I've noticed and had read before is that the lens tends to shoot dark. I've found this to be true so adequate lighting (natural or via flash) is critical to compensate for this. I love the Canon Speedlite 430 II flash and it's exposure compensation feature which helps immensely. This lens can also generate quite a bit of noise so be sure to have the ISO set correctly for the conditions on your camera. Also, you'll need to shoot on "P" mode or "TV/SV" mode so you can align the focal length with the lens size; example, 300mm lens, 300 or more shutter speed to eliminate camera shake. A lot to remember but if you do these things you'll be happy with this lens. Still a thumbs up for price/value! Enjoy and shoot well...
Pros: great zoom, sharp images if used correctly
Cons: Slow auto-focus, shoots dark
I would recommend this to a friend!
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