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Canon EF EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III 75-300mm
A budget-friendly 75-300mm f/4-5.6 telephoto for Canon RF cameras pairs a lightweight 480-gram build with Super Spectra Coating to control flare. Smooth zoom control and the portable design suit extended handheld shooting, though the DC motor lacks stabilization for low-light work. It’s best for hobbyist wildlife and outdoor sports photographers who want an affordable, grab-and-go lens without macro demands.
Focal length 75-300mm
Aperture 5.6
Mount Canon EF
Weight 508 g
af type DC Autofocus Motor
lens type telephoto
67 Overall Score
Price CA$270
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong social proof (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average macro (19th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 75 |
| Focal Length Max | 300 |
| Elements | 13 |
| Groups | 9 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 5.6 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.1 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | DC Autofocus Motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 1500 |
| Max Magnification | 0.25x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon EF EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III 75-300mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon Nikkor 2166 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Sony E SELP1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 75-300mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 55-200mm | 28-200mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | 5.6 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon F | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 508 | 615 | 92 | 255 | 413 | 116 |
| AF Type | DC Autofocus Motor | HLA | VXD linear motor | Silent Wave Motor | Autofocus | Stepping motor |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | telephoto | macro | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EF EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III 75-300mm | 54.9 | 64.3 | 47.1 | 18.8 | 58.8 | 64.5 | 88.3 | 87.9 | 35.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.9 | 84.6 | 58.3 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 54.9 | 70.3 | 76.8 | 81.2 | 66.4 | 71.8 | 85.3 | 83.1 | 92.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.9 | 78.4 | 73.9 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.8 | 95.6 | 62.6 | 99.4 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.6 | 35.1 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 83.5 | 74.1 | 92.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$270
Amazon.ca 1 offers From CA$270
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Price History
Usage Scores
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