| Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras | 
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Category: Photography
Publisher: Canon
Studio: Canon
Brand: Canon
Label: Canon
Media: Electronics
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Batteries Included: 0
Optical Zoom: 4
Maximum Focal Length: 300
Minimum Focal Length: 75
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 4.5 x 4.2
MPN: C219892
Model: 6472A002
UPC: 082966214080
EAN: 0082966214080
ASIN: B00004THCZ
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| Features:
| • | 75-300mm telephoto zoom lens with f/4.5-5.6 maximum aperture for Canon SLR cameras | | • | Micro ultra-sonic monitor (USM) makes autofocusing quicker and quieter than before | | • | Improved zoom mechanism with silver on the front; 4.9-foot close focus distance | | • | Ideal for shooting sports, portraits, and wildlife; lightweight frame weighs 16.8 ounces | | • | Measures 2.8 inches in diameter and 4.8 inches long; 1-year warranty |
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Amazon.com Product Description
This compact and lightweight EF 75-300mm telephoto zoom lens is ideal for shooting sports, portraits, and wildlife. The lens is distinguished by a newly developed micro ultra-sonic monitor (USM) that makes autofocusing quicker and quieter, along with an improved zoom mechanism that includes a silver ring on the front for a luxurious touch. The micro USM makes this version of the lens particularly suitable for applications that require a fast autofocus, such as sporting events or wildlife shoots. Best of all, the USM version shares many of the same features that makes the non-USM lens so popular, such as a compact size, a close focusing range, and accessory compatibility. As with all Canon lenses, this unit carries a one-year warranty. - Focal length: 75-300mm
- Maximum aperture: 1:4.5-5.6
- Lens construction: 13 elements in 9 groups
- Diagonal angle of view: 32 degrees (at 11 feet) to 8 degrees (at 15 feet)
- Focus adjustment: Front group rotating extension system with USM
- Closest focusing distance: 4.9 feet
- Zoom system: Rotating type
- Filter size: 58mm
- Dimensions: 2.8 inches in diameter, 4.8 inches long
- Weight: 16.8 ounces
Product Description
Developed to succeed the EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 II this compact, lightweight high- magnification telephoto zoom lens covers medium telephoto 75 mm to super telephoto 300mm. Like the EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM, it has a metal ring at the front of the zoom ring to give it an upscale image. It uses a DC motor as AF drive actuator. The optical system and controls are the same as those of the EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM. For environmental protection, only lead-free glass lens elements are used.
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 It is what you pay for. June 22, 2008
If you are looking for a lens with this sort of focal length, it is going to be your cheapest option. It focuses slow. Really really slow. I have the 5D with the 24-105L, and it is almost painful to switch between the two. If you are trying to shoot a kids soccer game in broad daylight this will suit you fine. If you are taking pictures of your dog on a Sunday afternoon. This is not a focal length I use a lot, so it suits me fine. If you are serious about sport or wild life photography, you aren't going to buy this anyway. I would suggest saving your pennies and buying the 70-200 f/4L for just over $500. Kinda wish I had done that, but I had already dropped enough on the 5D.
 Not really a very good lens June 10, 2008
This lens is inexpensive, and it shows in terms of poor image quality, among other things. Unless you simply cannot afford something better, I would stay away from this one. I had it for a very short period of time before I got rid of it. Then again, at the price it is being offered, one cannot have too much grounds for complaint.
Pleased so far June 10, 2008
So far I am pleased with the lens I purchased. I bought it used but it came to me like brand new. Although I have only taken one roll of film with it, and still learning to use it I am pleased with the quality and detail of the pictures.
Not sharp, Slow aperture and Slow focus May 31, 2008
This lens might be okay for beginners, but if you are into any quality photography
GET THE CANON 70-200 L (f/2.8 or f/4 with or without IS)
CONS
-Slow aperture
-Not sharp enough
-Not an L
-Paint is chipping off
PROS
- Cheep, (but not worth it unless you don't care for quality)
My recommendation... Buy a Canon 70-200 L instead (even the f/4 will blow this lens away)
nice images - zoom ring could be smoother May 28, 2008
price is right - zoom has a bit of a sticky drag. this ain't your old metal fd lens, but for a consumer lens with a consumer camera, it works just fine. i would buy it again over a higher priced lens - no other discernable flaws.
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