Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
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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: Great value for money
Summary: 4 Stars
Reading some of the reviews here, it is clear I must be getting old. When I started taking pictures the one thing one looked for in a lens like this would have been that it was one touch, in that the zoom and focus were on the same ring. These days people are spoilt with auto focus and auto program modes in the camera let alone IS. So let me get to the point. For the money this is a beautiful lens. As long as you keep the shutter speed above 1/focal length you will be able to hand hold it. Remember that on a digital body there is a 1.6 adjustment factor. So at maximum zoom you need to keep the speed at 1/500 or better. Yes this needs good light and a higher ISO, but in most cases it should not be a problem. If you are 35mm user you have another stop or so to play with. I recently took pictures of a regatta from the committee boat at maximum zoom, hand held on a Rebel XT body with no problem. With an effective focal length of 480mm this is quite impressive.Customer Review: Great starter telephoto.
Summary: 4 Stars
I've used this lens since I started shooting about a year ago, and while I'm currently upgrading to something with better glass, stabilization, and more reach (I primarily shoot aircraft), I'm keeping this as my intermediate-range lens for the foreseeable future. With a relatively slow aperture and no stabilization, it's a very demanding lens to use on aircraft, but if you know its limitations and compensate for them, you can get some truly outstanding shots. Its shortcomings have helped make me a much better photographer from a technical standpoint.
Four stars because you just aren't going to find a better lens at this price for the EOS series (until Canon makes a better one). Highly recommended for beginners or casual photographers who just want a little more reach, but if you are a serious photographer that shoots with high-dollar gear that does a lot of your work for you, this lens will probably piss you off and you should stay away.
Customer Review: Disputed Lens - I Like It
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm giving this 4 stars because it's pretty much exactly what I expected. A good entry level telephoto lens. I've used this lens both with a tripod and without, and I really haven't had a problem with blurring at the longest focal length - you just need to plant yourself somehow, hold your breath, and think about what you're doing. This is at ISO 400 in full sun. I wouldn't recommend 100 without a tripod.
My biggest gripe would be that the manual focus is almost impossible - it grinds hard and forces big jumps. But so far, this hasn't come up.
Is this the best lens? No. Is this the best lens for the price? Absolutely. I'd recommend this lens to anyone who wants to add a telephoto to their kit but doesn't want to drop $400. If you've got the bucks, go with the IS. If you don't, this is a very good glass.
Customer Review: A good telephoto lens for a budget/novice photographer.
Summary: 4 Stars
I am a what the title says - a novice photographer who likes having albums full of great pictures, but doesn't spend much time on it, or understand all the technical details. I bought this lens to take on safari with me in Africa. I'll be honest, all of these reviews scared me, but not enough to sink the money into the IS lens.
Thankfully, this 75-300 lens suited all of my needs beautifully. Throughout our trip, I used a lightweight tripod to steady the camera - I did find the lens heavy - but the end result was well worth it. In every lighting situation, it is obvious which pictures I took with the lens and my 35mm SLR, and what my husband took with an 8 mega pixel digital point-and-shoot; this lens is responsible for all of the "postcard" pictures!
Customer Review: Great lense on a budget
Summary: 4 Stars
I am on a budget college student who picked an expensive hobby! I've been looking for a decent zoom lense for an offordable price for awhile and decided to give this one a shot. I can honestly say that I am not at all disapointed. Although you cant compare it to a $500-700 lense with IS ;look at the price. If you are on budget like me and looking for a decent lense, this one will get the job done. I found that at 300mm it get a little blury if you dont use the tripod, but still this lense give an exceptional images. I love to go to a park and sneak up on birds, very happy with the quality. I hope my experience help some of you. My advice is do a little research because what is good for other people maynot be right for you. Happy shooting!