Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

Compact and lightweight 4x telephoto zoom lens ideal for shooting sports, portraits, and wildlife. The newly developed Micro USM makes autofocusing quicker and quieter. The improved zoom mechanism also makes zooming smoother. The front part of the zoom ring now sports a silver ring for a luxury touch. Sample Image MTF Charts    

Brand: Canon Model: 6472A002 Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 4.20" h x 4.50" w x 6.90" l, 1.06 pounds 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

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 Compact and lightweight 4x telephoto zoom lens ideal for shooting sports, portraits, and wildlife. The newly developed Micro USM makes autofocusing quicker and quieter. The improved zoom mechanism also makes zooming smoother. The front part of the zoom ring now sports a silver ring for a luxury touch. With the addition of a Micro USM for faster and even quieter autofocus, this version of the EF 75-300mm is well-suited for sports and other applications requiring fast AF. The USM version shares the compact size, close focusing range, and accessory compatibility of the non-USM lens. For many advanced amateurs, the 75-300 range is ideal as a versatile entry into telephoto photography. Isolate the Interesting Part The eye tends to see the whole rather than the individual parts. It also sees what’s near and not what’s far. By bringing attention to those things missed by the eye, you can create many interesting pictures. It could be the grimace of an athlete, the grill of a classic car, or a girl against a blurred background. Telephoto lenses can also compress images to give dramatic effects. You are limited only by your imagination.

Very helpful customer reviews 323 of 325 people found this review helpful. Could be better, but it works well within your price range John Nolley II After reading several online reviews of the lens Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM, which had almost convinced me to even look at one. But thanks to a local demonstration of the Canon, I had the opportunity to play with several lenses, the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 between them. I will try with the community version (which costs less than three times as much), non-USM version, and some of its L-series lens professional. That said, I found that there is less difference between the lenses directly comparable (non-USM, USM, IS and versions) of what I thought. The test shots with a Canon Digital Rebel XT, I have found to be full telephoto zoom considerably softer version is not discussed in this document, nor the pictures too soft for my taste, period. The USM did not make much difference as I expected during non-USM model, either the Focus was still relatively slow (as other reviewers have noted), but once the focus is first made, adjustments are too slow to subject much closer to or further away to change. On the other hand, wanted the AF motor to a number of "mistakes" to make when using this lens it is not used (or, of course, the L-series glass), more than once, I had to either switch to manual focus or try a few times to get the right focus "locks." Moreover, the USM model does not make you an internal focus, or by more advanced lenses, rotates so the end is still in focus, which can be problematic with a circular polarizer or other filters. Overall I would say that you "get what you pay for", which is a very inexpensive lens, and it appears that in some areas. But it's not as bad as some would have to make. I have tried both on fire inside several light conditions less than ideal and was satisfied on most points, and outside, I had very good results compartments professionals, even on the move: - Cost: less than $ 200, it would be hard to press where like-minded people to reach a goal, even half decent. Cons: - Slow focusing - autofocus seems to confuse a little easier on the model IS - (influence and can filter, etc.) USM version is not yet a model of internal development, and thus the end of the lens is still running, I recommend the IS version if you have the extra money, but if you are on a budget and can not wait, I saw a smaller difference than others between the two. Of course, the real step up would be a piece of glass similar in the L-series, but this is not a real price, too. 539 of 567 people found this review helpful. Buy the "IS" version instead of B. Huntzinger If you are looking for that, there are more demanding than the average Joe who takes photos and have high expectations of this aim is not extremely fast (f / 5.6 to 300 mm), and to reliably freeze camera shake device, you're going to need a speed of 1 / 500 sec shutter, which means that with ISO 100 film, you can lose one stop of light in "Sunny 16" conditions before deciding to compromise somewhere to get your shot.Consequently, shooting in shade or under a warmer, softer light in the morning / evening will inevitably lead to compromises of a grainy film or high ISO much more than a tripod to compensate for the lack of optical speed of this objective. If you always shoot the sun at noon, if you okay.Even c 'is a great tool, most people do not like carrying a tripod, then the solution is to accept grain in enlargements, not take pictures, spend more money to go faster the lens, or a combination of the foregoing. I'll say it again: the cheap alternative is to use a tripod, the next low-cost alternative is Canon's "IS" (Image Stabilization) lens technology. There are two candidates in this priority area.