Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras by Canon
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Digital camera reviews of Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Digital camera Review: A grat lens to have in your lens case.
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm just a beginner in photography, trying to capture great moments alongside my 18 month old daughter, this lens captures those up close happy girl smiles and laughter from across the room without snapping up the clutter of the dreaded background of a messy room for all to see. Plus it'll work great with my new digital camera that we decided to invest in alongside it seems the rest of the civilized world.Digital camera Review: A nice thrifty choice.
Summary: 3 Stars
It's a good zoom lens. Yes it is slow, and that is a problem when blowing up handheld shots. A tripod is a necessity if you're concerned with shake. On bright days though, I haven't had a problem with it. The USM is good for quieter operation, though the focus can be slow in low contrast situations.
Metal lens mount, and a sturdy feel are also nice features on this lens. It's a great choice compared to the cheaper version, and for those of us who can't afford the more expensive, faster or IS models.
Digital camera Review: A superb "papparazzi" lens
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought my 75-300mm from Amazon in late March and it arrived 3 days later to an address specified in New York City. It is superbly weighted - not too heavy to make the camera feel unbalanced when mounted; also not too heavy to make your camera bag unwieldy when in transit.
The USM (ultra-silent motor) is super-quick and also, as the name suggests, super-quiet. I prefer to have matched (ie Canon instead of Tamron or Sigma) lenses for my Canon camera, which is why I opted for this one instead of a cheaper equivalent and I have not been disappointed. Local sales guys in photography stores here in Cape Town, South Africa where I live unanimously recommend the Canon lenses as currently best in the world - in fact, it was them who suggested I opt for a Canon camera instead of a Pentax for an equivalent price - and so far, I am inclined to agree, having experimented with a Pentax and its zoom lens.
The zoom length puts it into range for subjects which may be a little too far to frame properly with a standard lens; or for subjects which may not be easy to approach ie a sportsman during a game, a bird up a tall tree, or even a lion on the Serengeti catching some sun.
In all, this is probably the best price you will get for this lens from a reputable retailer, and the lens itself is truly superb. There is a cheaper option (approx $20 difference) for the same lens with a DC motor instead of the USM mark III; it is noisier, but the image quality is identical since they carry the same optics.
The lens comes with a warranty from Canon, as well as a front and rear dust cover cap; the 58mm diameter makes it suitable for all add-ons/filters you may have for an existing standard (28-90mm or 35-80mm) lens.
Digital camera Review: A touch on the heavy side
Summary: 4 Stars
A good lens bearing in mind the price. The real downside is it's weight. If you don't frame that shot reasonably quickly, you will end up with numerous shots of your shoes....as I did!
Use a tripod.
Digital camera Review: A very good telephoto lens with great price!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great telephoto lens with very quick and accurate focusing. I am using it with my Canon XTi 15.1Mpixels and I got great photos out of them! At high zoom you get less light going inside the lens but when you have to choose between 100 - 3200 ISO this is not a problem! Overall a good lens whit good capabilities.