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Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III 75-300mm
The constant f/4 aperture across the 75-300mm zoom range provides consistent exposure control, though the 2268g weight and lack of stabilization demand a tripod for sharp results. Its DC autofocus motor and 4.9-foot minimum focus distance make it a straightforward, no-frills telephoto option often bundled at aggressive price points. This lens is best for budget-conscious beginners needing reach for outdoor daylight portraits or distant subjects, where its optical compromises are less noticeable.
Focal length 75-300mm
Aperture f/4
Mount Canon EF
Weight 2268 g
lens type telephoto-zoom
24 Overall Score
Price $200
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong aperture (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average build (1st percentile)
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)
- Below average optical (20th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto-zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 75 |
| Focal Length Max | 300 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Weight | 2.3 kg / 5.0 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III 75-300mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 75-300mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 16-50mm | 18-135mm | 100mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 2268 | 590 | 290 | 135 | 326 | 298 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Linear motor | Dual phase linear motor |
| Lens Type | telephoto-zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III 75-300mm | 53.9 | 64.5 | 1.1 | 14.2 | 20.2 | 66 | 88.2 | 2.8 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 77.9 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66 | 97.7 | 55.8 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.8 | 81.8 | 86 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 83.9 | 78.6 | 89.8 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.8 | 75.4 | 92.7 | 45.2 | 74.1 | 77.3 | 83.3 | 81.1 | 95.3 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.4 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 95.8 | 89.8 | 82.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 Compare | 98 | 87 | 85.8 | 82 | 83.4 | 83.9 | 33.6 | 65.7 | 36.8 |
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