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Canon EF 7155C005 300mm
The constant f/4 aperture across its 75-300mm zoom range provides consistent exposure control, though its 3175g weight demands robust support. Its EF mount compatibility offers a straightforward entry point for Canon DSLR users seeking telephoto reach at a low cost. This lens is best for budget-conscious beginners practicing outdoor portraits or daylight sports where its lack of stabilization is manageable.
Focal length 75-300mm
Aperture f/5.6
Mount Canon EF
Weight 508 g
af type USM
lens type telephoto
56 Overall Score
Price $182
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong versatility (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)
- Below average macro (30th percentile)
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68/100Our AI sentiment read
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 75 |
| Focal Length Max | 300 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.1 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | USM |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 1494 |
| Max Magnification | 0.25x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon EF 7155C005 300mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Sirui Sniper 75mm Autofocus F1.2 Telephoto APS-C Cine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 75-300mm | 18-50mm | 18-300mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm | 75mm |
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 508 | 290 | 621 | 326 | 135 | 466 |
| AF Type | USM | stepping motor | VXD | Linear motor | Stepping Motor | STM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | telephoto |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EF 7155C005 300mm | 94.4 | 52.5 | 54.7 | 30.1 | 46 | 52.7 | 9.6 | 88.1 | 61.8 | 37 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.2 | 81.3 | 86.5 | 90.9 | 82.6 | 83.4 | 80.9 | 78.5 | 89.1 | 37 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 53.4 | 74.7 | 64.4 | 88.7 | 95 | 76.8 | 44.6 | 99.2 | 80.1 | 82.7 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98.1 | 74.7 | 73.1 | 40 | 79.1 | 76.8 | 44.6 | 95.8 | 89.1 | 82.7 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87.2 | 74.7 | 92.8 | 44.9 | 74.6 | 76.8 | 0 | 83.2 | 80.1 | 95.5 |
| Sirui Sniper 75mm Autofocus F1.2 Telephoto APS-C Cine Compare | 87.2 | 99.5 | 59.3 | 94.5 | 87.6 | 98.5 | 15.9 | 33.7 | 84.7 | 82.7 |
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