I have read several positive reviews about the Canon 75-300mm USM III lens but I don't share other people's enthusiasm because it is not nearly as sharp as I would expect from a Canon lens.
Of course, compared to the Canon L Series lenses, this is an incredibly inexpensive item and, in ... Read review
Developed to succeed the EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 II USM, this compact, lightweight high- ... more
magnification telephoto zoom lens covers medium telephoto 75 mm to super telephoto 300 mm. Like the EF28-80mm f/3.5 -5.6 V USM, it has a metal ring at the front of
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Filter Size: 58mm75-300 f4.0-5.6Effective for sunsets and places where you cannot use a ... more
tripod. The lightest 4x telephoto zoom lens in its class. Ideal for sports- portraiture- animals- etc. The telephoto effect can make the picture look compressed or ...
Developed to succeed the EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 II USM, this compact, lightweight high- ... more
magnification telephoto zoom lens covers medium telephoto 75 mm to super telephoto 300 mm. Like the EF28-80mm f/3.5 -5.6 V USM, it has a metal ring at the front of
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This lens hood is a low cost quality alternative to the Canon original ET-60 lens hood. It ... more
is a must for every D-SLR photo enthusiast. A lens hood is primarily designed to avoid unwanted stray light from entering the lens by extending and shading the end of the lens. The bayonet connection makes attaching the lens hood to your lens very simple. In addition, since the end of the lens is extended, you also get the added benefit of some extra protection from accidental impact.
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This lens hood is a low cost quality alternative to the Canon original ET-60 lens hood. It ... more
is a must for every D-SLR photo enthusiast. A lens hood is primarily designed to avoid unwanted stray light from entering the lens by extending and shading the end of the lens. The bayonet connection makes attaching the lens hood to your lens very simple. In addition, since the end of the lens is extended, you also get the added benefit of some extra protection from accidental impact.
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Advantages: Speed, Appearance, Build quality, Price Disadvantages: Picture quality at long focal distances
...several positive reviews about the Canon 75-300mm USM III lens but I don't share other people's enthusiasm because it is not nearly as sharp as I would expect from a Canon lens.
Of course, compared to the Canon L Series lenses, this is an incredibly inexpensive item and, in its defence, I do find that my Canon EOS 50D, with it's jam-packed 15mp APS-C sensor, is very difficult to marry up with a lense to get the most out of it (unless ... ...At the close end of the focal range, the picture is crisp and sharp but unfortunately this tails off quite noticeably as the lens is extended (as does the auto-focus accuracy) and I have even taken to focusing the lens manually when it is at full extent, using the camera's magnified live-view to ensure crisp results. It is also a little slow at the long end and, an anything but a sunny day, I have to compensate by boosting the ISO (which I am loathe ... more
I have read several positive reviews about the Canon 75-300mm USM III lens but I don't share other people's enthusiasm because it is not nearly as sharp as I would expect from a Canon lens.
Of course, compared to the Canon L Series lenses, this is an incredibly inexpensive item and, in its defence, I do find that my Canon EOS 50D, with it's jam-packed 15mp APS-C sensor, is very difficult to marry up with a lense to get the most out of it (unless you are prepared to spend thousands).
At the close end of the focal range, the picture is crisp and sharp but unfortunately this tails off quite noticeably as the lens is extended (as does the auto-focus accuracy) and I have even taken to focusing the lens manually when it is at full extent, using the camera's magnified live-view to ensure crisp results. It is also a little slow at the long end and, an anything but a sunny day, I have to compensate by boosting the ISO (which I am loathe to do).
On the plus side, the lens feels well-built but is not so heavy that it needs its own tripod mount. The auto-focus is fast and quiet, and the adjustment rings feel solid - and I have not noticed any "creeping" of the extendable section while the camera is being carried around. I also find that the camera and lens feel quite balanced together.
I have a feeling that this lens would be much better suited to a lower-resolution model (or a full-frame camera) than to the tiny pixels on my 50D - and, having reviewed a lot of photographic equipment, you could argue that I am much more fussy than the average man-in-the-street - but I would be tempted to look at the available alternatives before committing to buy.
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EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 USM MK III
Lens System Mounting / Mounting Type
Canon
Lens System / Type
Telephoto lens
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Canon
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Camera Lenses
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Filter Size: 58mm 75-300 f4.0-5.6. Effective for sunsets and places where you cannot use a tripod. The lightest 4x telephoto zoom lens in its class. Ideal for sports- portraiture- animals- etc. The telephoto effect can make the picture look compressed or have excellent background blur. At the 300mm focal length- you can fill the frame with a postcard from 1.5 meters away.
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