Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
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Manufacturer: CanonModel: 6472A002
Color: Blue
Product 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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- Dolica CF-C58 58mm CPL Filter
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Customer Review: It Does The Job!
Summary: 5 Stars
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.
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Description of Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Camera Lens, Canon, Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM Telephoto Zoom , 6472A002This 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
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