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 enlarge | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $320.00
Buy New: $184.95
You Save: $135.05 (42%)
New (36) Refurbished (1)
Avg. Customer Rating:  131 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 4
Maximum Focal Length: 300
Minimum Focal Length: 75
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 4.5 x 4.2
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: C219892
Model: 6472A002
UPC: 082966214080
EAN: 0082966214080
ASIN: B00004THCZ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Buy the "IS" version instead August 30, 2001
490 out of 511 found this review helpful
If you're looking at this lens, you're more demanding than the average Joe who takes photos and have high expectations. This lens is not blazingly fast (f/5.6 at 300mm), and to reliably freeze camera shake, you're going to need a 1/500 sec shutter speed, which means that with ISO 100 film, you only can lose one stop of illumination under "Sunny 16" conditions before you have to decide comprimise somewhere to get your shot.
Consequently, shots into the shade, or conducted under the warmer and softer lighting conditions of the morning/evening will inevitably drive you to the comprimise of a high ISO grainy film or the bulk of a tripod to make up for this lens's lack of optical speed. If you always shoot in full noon sunshine, you'll be okay.
Even though its a great tool, most people don't like to carry a tripod, so the solution is to either accept grain in enlargements, not take certain photos, spend more money to go to a faster lens, or some combination of the above. I'll say it again: the most cost-effective alternative is to use a tripod. The next cost-effective alternative is Canon's "IS" (Image Stabilization) lens technology. There are two contenders in this focal length, the 75-300mm IS and the 100-400mm IS. The former is nearly a duplicate of this lens.... The latter is a 3 lb pro lens.... Of these two, the 75-300mm IS is the bargain.
I started with this lens and after just a few test rolls, returned it and got the 75-300mm IS. The IS technology reliably affords an additional effective two stops of speed, although it cannot be used to freeze subject motion as the shutter will normally also do. But it makes the use of high quality films, such as Fuji Velvia (ISO 50), Kodachrome 64 and even Ekta (Kodak Royal Gold) ISO 25 feasible. -hh
Canon's EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM... November 26, 2000
42 out of 85 found this review helpful
Canon EF Lenses Have A Built In AF Motor..Compared To Camera Body-Based AF Motors, Lens-Based Motors Have Driving Energy With Lower Transmission Loss...The AF Operation Is Therefore Quick, Quiet, And Highly Precise...All EF Lenses Also Have EMD (Electromagnetic Diaphragm) To Control The Aperture Electronically...The Aperture Can Be Set Either With An Electronic Dial Or With The Electronic Pulse Signal Sent According To The Exposure Reading...The Aperture Control Is Therefore Precise And Umnatched...To Go With Canon's Reputation, They Introduce A Lens That Is Truely Immaculate...Its Telephoto Zoom From 75mm-300mm Is A Great Addition To A Current Setup With A 28-80mm Lens And Is Ideal For Shooting Sports, Wildlife, Or Portraits...It Can Compress An Image To Give Dramatic Effects...The Optics And Construction Are Compact And Lightweight (Compared To My Nikon FM Setup) And The 4x Zoom Is Great...A Very Steady Shot Even At Maximum Zoom...The Apature Stops Are Adaquate, Being f4-f5.6, But Could Be Wider...All In All An Awesome Lens For The Money...Another Canon Hit... The Lens Is The Same As The EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III, However It Uses A USM To Drive The Autofocus Rather Than A DC Motor... *Specs Taken From Canon's Catalogue...
 Tough for sports October 31, 2000
164 out of 176 found this review helpful
An OK lens for shooting fixed objects and panoramas, but the autofocus is frustratingly slow and almost impossible to use on moving subjects. Limited utility of this lens may explain why it is now often found at fire sale prices.
great lens with few problems October 25, 2000
41 out of 41 found this review helpful
I upgraded from a 80-200 to this lens and have really appreciated the extra range. Sure this isn't a professional lens, but for us advanced amateurs it offers all the versatility at a very affordable price. My only problems with this lens is that focus tends to be slow and the barrel is a little stiff. I'd still highly recommend it though.
 The perfect lens October 21, 2000
6 out of 9 found this review helpful
This lens coupled with the standard lens which accompanied my camera has been all I've ever needed. Excellent quality.
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