Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras |  | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $397.21
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Rating:  153 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 4
Maximum Focal Length: 300
Minimum Focal Length: 75
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 4.5 x 4.2
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: C219892
Model: 6472A002
UPC: 082966214080
EAN: 0082966214080
ASIN: B00004THCZ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 75-300mm telephoto zoom lens with f/4.5-5.6 maximum aperture for Canon SLR cameras | | • | Micro ultra-sonic monitor (USM) makes autofocusing quicker and quieter than before | | • | Improved zoom mechanism with silver on the front; 4.9-foot close focus distance | | • | Ideal for shooting sports, portraits, and wildlife; lightweight frame weighs 16.8 ounces | | • | Measures 2.8 inches in diameter and 4.8 inches long; 1-year warranty |
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Amazon.com Product Description
This compact and lightweight EF 75-300mm telephoto zoom lens is ideal for shooting sports, portraits, and wildlife. The lens is distinguished by a newly developed micro ultra-sonic monitor (USM) that makes autofocusing quicker and quieter, along with an improved zoom mechanism that includes a silver ring on the front for a luxurious touch. The micro USM makes this version of the lens particularly suitable for applications that require a fast autofocus, such as sporting events or wildlife shoots. Best of all, the USM version shares many of the same features that makes the non-USM lens so popular, such as a compact size, a close focusing range, and accessory compatibility. As with all Canon lenses, this unit carries a one-year warranty. - Focal length: 75-300mm
- Maximum aperture: 1:4.5-5.6
- Lens construction: 13 elements in 9 groups
- Diagonal angle of view: 32 degrees (at 11 feet) to 8 degrees (at 15 feet)
- Focus adjustment: Front group rotating extension system with USM
- Closest focusing distance: 4.9 feet
- Zoom system: Rotating type
- Filter size: 58mm
- Dimensions: 2.8 inches in diameter, 4.8 inches long
- Weight: 16.8 ounces
Product Description
MODEL- 6472A002 VENDOR- CANON
FEATURES- EF 75300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
Telephoto Zoom Lens
Compact and lightweight 4x telephoto zoom lens ideal for shooting
sports portraits and wildlife. The newly developed Micro USM
makes autofocusing quicker and quieter. The improved zoom mechanism
also makes zooming smoother. The front part of the zoom ring now
sports a silver ring for a luxury touch.
-- SPECIFICATIONs -----------------------------------
Focal Length & Maximum Aperture: 75300mm 1:4-5.6
Lens Construction : 13 elements in 9 groups
Diagonal Angle of View : 32 degrees 11 ft. 8 degrees 15 ft.
Focus Adjustment : Front group rotating extension system with
USM.
Closest Focusing Distance : 1.5m/4.9 ft.
Zoom System : Rotating type
Filter Size : 58mm
Max. Diameter x Length Weight : 2.8" x 4.8" 16.8 oz.
MANUFACTURER WARRANTY: 1 YEAR LIM
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 153
 It Does The Job! August 7, 2010
Bruce Fields (New York, New York USA)
I recently got into birding and bought a high end pair of binoculars which provide awesome views. Identifying the birds I encounter takes time to learn and remembering the details for what you see and then going through a field guide to find them can be very tricky. Consequently, I quickly decided I need a longer lens than the 135 I owned, and decided that 300mm would work well enough(although who wouldn't want the Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM for a measly $6000 if given half the chance?).
Since I wasn't looking to create fine art but simply wanted a clear representation of what I was looking at, I decided an economic lens would be sufficient. My other lenses are all red circles but in this case I felt it would not be necessary to drop a bundle to achieve what I need to achieve, so I bought the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM. I was not disappointed. For the extremely cheap price I put out, I got a lens which focused easily and quickly on my 5D. I don't know why some people say that it focuses slowly, but that is not my experience. Hand holding the lens I soon discovered that I had to run the ISO up to get quicker shutter speeds, since extreme sharpness was not happening. That helped, but images were still soft in the shade. A tripod and using A-Servo focus helped considerably.
In good sunlight when I can use a middle level ISO, like 400 - 800, and get shutter speeds over 1/300th, using a tripod, I find that the results are quite nice, better than you might expect from a lens of this price. In less optimum conditions there is the higher ISO and lower shutter speed to deal with, so if the bird isn't very very still it is unlikely to get jaw dropping sharpness. However, when all is said and done, what I do get is more than sufficient to provide me with all the information I need to make an identification. And sometimes, I am surprised to see a really lovely, nicely sharp photo emerge.
The lens is lightweight, easy to carry around, seems very happy with my 5D (working smoothly, focusing quickly) and even looks pretty nice :-). I say it does the job well and gets 5 stars not because it is as good as its high end cousins, but because it is what it is expected to be, exactly and with no argument. I don't expect that any other lens in this price range will perform as well for me as this one does.
Cannon Lens DF 75-300 excellent March 31, 2010
Linda D. Milroy (Poughkeepsie NY)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
The cannon lens EF 75-300 is an excellent buy. I search all over for the best price and this was it. I am not disappointed. It is easy to use and is exactly what I wanted. Eventually I would like a more powerful lens but this lens is great for anyone interested in taking great closeups. Thanks
Great Product January 21, 2010
Mary E. Koral
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
This was purchased as a Christmas present. My daughter needed this lens to improve her photography and is extremely happy with it. It was what she wanted and needed and is using it and loving it.
A Fantastic Lens for the Price January 10, 2010
S. N. Mayfield (Eugene, OR USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I didn't buy this lens from Amazon but I do own it. It's a great telephoto lens and I've been really happy with the picture quality. My only gripe is that I wish it had a stabilizer. Even with that's only slightly dim, like that of a cloudy day for example, causes the photos to sometimes be blurred because the lens is long and heavy, so small movement can cause blurring. It isn't impossible to use without a tripod, though. It's an extremely good lens for the price, that's for sure. Overall I'm very satisfied with it!
Cannon EF 75-300mm lens October 29, 2009
Evelyn Bartholomew (Melbourne, FL)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The lens was everything I had hoped it would be. I take pictures of my kids' soccer games. It allows me to get up close and personal and gives me great action shots.
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