Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Lens
| Product Description The optical system, construction, and exterior are the same as the EF 75-300 mm f/4-5.6 III USM's. The difference is that it uses a DC motor instead of a USM to drive the AF.
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Top Reviews  Good lens with some shortcomings 13 of 14 people found this review helpful. Pros: Telephoto range 4x zoom ratio Lightweight Cost Cons: Very slow focus Hard bokeh (depth of field blur) Rotating front element Minimum focus distance This is the least expensive telephoto zoom that Canon makes. For an entry-level telephoto lens it’s not bad, but you may want to consider the other lenses that Canon offers in this focal length range: (street price for new lenses) EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III - $150.00 EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III USM - $180.00 EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM - $ 550.00 EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM - $ 1,100.00 The main problem with this lens is the very slow focus system. If you’re used to a DC focus motor on a smaller lens, you will still notice how slow this lens focuses comparatively. If you’re used to an Ultrasonic Motor, this lens is probably not for you. This somewhat limits this lens’s ability to be used in action situations, but for wildlife you probably won’t mind. If you have the aperture stopped down, the background blur (bokeh) is unappealing. The long focal length inherently has a lot of shake, so this lens needs good lighting to keep shutter speeds up, Image Stabilization would of course help. The good news is that the USM version (with the same optics) is only $30 more, well worth it in my mind. If you are serous about using this for sports or low light conditions , you should really consider the 70-300mm IS USM. If you have some serious cash to invest, the Diffractive Optics version is a pro-grade lens. Bottom line: Yes, it’s the most affordable, but a novice shooter will outgrow its features quickly. There is very little reason not to get the USM version instead, and the only downside to the IS version is cost. Review ID: 10000000001922157 Was this review helpful? Report this review  Excellent ConditionReview created: 06/07/06 by: 5 of 8 people found this review helpful. Shipper went the extra mile to assure safe deliver of the lens. Insured it himself. Emailed me several times to make sure that I knew the status of the lens shipment. Review ID: 10000000001129802 Was this review helpful? Report this review Reviews CANON EF 75-300 LENSReview created: 06/08/08 by: 719chucker ( 6 ) I'VE YET TO USE THE NEW LENS, OUR CHURCH HAS SEVERAL OUTINGS THAT I'LL BE ABLE TO USE WHEN WE TAKE THE TRIPS. I LIKE TO USE FILM AS I'M NOT QUITE READY TO GO DIGITAL. I DID FIND THE COST TI BE ABOUT WHAT I THOUGHT. AFTER CHECKING AT SEVERAL OTHER PLACES I THINK I GOT THE BEST DEAL Review ID: 10000000007498307 Was this review helpful? Report this review Love It!Review created: 06/08/08 by: I wish that I would have gotten one sooner. I love the quality of my pictures, the closeness that I can get without disturbing the moments. Review ID: 10000000007489568 Was this review helpful? Report this review Canon EF 75-300mm0 of 1 people found this review helpful. A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Review ID: 10000000006253410 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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