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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 83 reviews
5 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
3
on October 9, 2009
Posted by: cheatham
I have had this lens for years. It was actually given to me by a friend. I do not use it very often but when I do use it I'm always surprised for the bum rap this lens gets. For the money it takes fine images and coupled with some photoshopping it can deliver fine, fine images. I typically use this lens in music festival situations when I'm a hundred or so yards from the stages. With a steady hand the shots can be surprisingly good. I still hold this lens to be great for beginners. And, yeah, the auto-focus could be faster but this is not a USM lens.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
3
Eh...Good price, not quality
on June 28, 2012
Posted by: Jomaque
from Barstow, CA
I bought this lens back in November, and it's a starter telephoto. After some shots later on, however, there was noticeable problems with the lens and photos. The lens' autofocus is very slow, even my 18-55 is faster. The 75-300 is also prone to chromatic aberration, which leads to purple fringing on edges of subjects, which are a problem. I do recommend this lens, however, to someone on a tight budget. But, overall, as a photographer, I'm not exactly pleased.
Pros: Superior build quality, lightweight
Cons: Slow auto-focus, Semi-sharp images, chromatic aberration
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
5
A very good lens for the money!
on July 9, 2011
Posted by: pslake
from North Carolina
I have a Canon D-50, I bought from canon.com and added this lens for sport photography. It far exceeded my expectations. It is a quality lens that is well contructed, works very well and takes great pictures.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
3
It is what it is. No IS. Entry level at best.
on June 30, 2020
Posted by: Blank
from Nashville, TN
This was a kit lens for a new T3. When I worked pro (1967 - 1997) I used all Nikon but that was 35mm film. After a 15 year break I got back into photography, but as a hobby so I ended up going with Canon. My learning curve was not only digital over film, but other options like stabilization.
For about six months I got nothing with this lens and I tried. But not having used IS I was unaware of what a difference it can make. My brother in law gave me the 55 - 250 IS zoom for Christmas that year so that became my main medium to distance lens. During the six months or so I tried to use this lens nothing came out good. It is light and easy to use, but I didn't really give it a chance. Lately (2020 during the Covid19 shutdown) I gave it a chance. Here's my thoughts on the 75-300.
If you are older than 60 you need IS. Period. Don't buy this lens. If you have arthritis or essential tremors or Parkinsons don't buy this lens. If you don't like using a tripod don't buy this lens. Now, if you fit any of the above and are willing to practice practice practice - you may get the hang of getting good shots with this lens. If not - you won't. BUT - you don't NEED to! Find a lens with IS and move on.
If you are wanting to give your young grandkids a decent lens to learn on this is good for that. Giving it a chance and using a tripod I have gotten one (that's a 1) good shot. But I had to work and learn. That takes time. Sorry but if you are past 80 (I'm almost there) you probably don't have as much time to put any of it into learning and learning. Forget this lens and go for an L with IS. You should begin getting wonderful photographs immediately. Crop sensor or Full-Frame. That's my opinion. Thank you for listening.
For about six months I got nothing with this lens and I tried. But not having used IS I was unaware of what a difference it can make. My brother in law gave me the 55 - 250 IS zoom for Christmas that year so that became my main medium to distance lens. During the six months or so I tried to use this lens nothing came out good. It is light and easy to use, but I didn't really give it a chance. Lately (2020 during the Covid19 shutdown) I gave it a chance. Here's my thoughts on the 75-300.
If you are older than 60 you need IS. Period. Don't buy this lens. If you have arthritis or essential tremors or Parkinsons don't buy this lens. If you don't like using a tripod don't buy this lens. Now, if you fit any of the above and are willing to practice practice practice - you may get the hang of getting good shots with this lens. If not - you won't. BUT - you don't NEED to! Find a lens with IS and move on.
If you are wanting to give your young grandkids a decent lens to learn on this is good for that. Giving it a chance and using a tripod I have gotten one (that's a 1) good shot. But I had to work and learn. That takes time. Sorry but if you are past 80 (I'm almost there) you probably don't have as much time to put any of it into learning and learning. Forget this lens and go for an L with IS. You should begin getting wonderful photographs immediately. Crop sensor or Full-Frame. That's my opinion. Thank you for listening.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
4
on January 3, 2010
Posted by: Tootall
from Wisconsin
This lens came with the camera,I know it is not the best one out there but you work with what you have. Great starter lens or for the casual user. I have been shooting indoor wrestling all in the manual mode so I can't say what it is like on auto. In gyms 1/125 at F4.5 works great then fix it up on you computer if you have to.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
great for beginners
on December 7, 2012
Posted by: Harlem knight
from New York, NY
Got this extra with my rebel t3 kit, my first foray away from the point and shoot. So far so good. While I'm not a professional, I take the occasional shots whenever something catches my eye. As I've been playing with the lenses, I've noticed that if you follow the parameters of the lens, it will give you good to great results. Tried to take a picture of the big and little dipper, guess it wasn't enough light as the camera just wouldn't focus. On some subjects, it just keeps focusing, found out a couple of steps taken backward can alleviate that issue. Overall, so far, its a good lens and can give you great shots. Being that it doesn't have IS, if you zoom to the max, you'll get nothing but blur so invest in a tripod. Anything closer and the focus is great.
Pros: Super-sharp images
Cons: Slow auto-focus
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
good lens
on December 12, 2014
Posted by: kat
from Virginia
I have been using this lens since I bought my camera over 2 years ago. Light weight, easy to use and takes the abuse that I give it. As of today it is still in the same working order as when I took it out of the box.
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Customer Rating
3
Good for Beginners
on February 13, 2012
Posted by: Jweavercma
from Boise, Idaho
When I first used this lens I was a rank amateur so I had no idea what I was doing. Now that I have advanced beyond my kit lenses, the limitations of this lens are glaringly apparent. My major problem with is the fact that you cant use a polarizer or split ND filter with it due to the external focusing mechanism.
Pros: fairly sharp images
Cons: external focusing mechanism, slow autofocus
I would recommend this to a friend!
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