Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM Lens

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.

Overall Rating:	See 21 reviews
Price Range:	$139.95 - $312.40 at 19 store(s)

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  For the price, not a bad lens.

  by andgott, Mar 28, 2008

  Pros: Light, Very inexpensive Cons: OK build quality, Somewhat soft images

  The Bottom Line: At this price point, it's a great lens. Don't expect too much of it, and you won't be disappointed. It's a great telephoto zoom for most users!
  Review: If you have a Canon Digital SLR, and just the kit lens that it came with, there is no doubt that you... More
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  Canon EF 75-300mm f4-5.6 III - Decent Starter Telephoto... But Not Much More Beyond That

  by soupcraze, Jan 26, 2008

  Pros: Light-Weight; Inexpensive; Smooth Zoom Cons: Softness; Rotating Front Element; Cheap Build

  The Bottom Line: The Canon EF 75-300mm f4-5.6 III is Canon's lowest-end telephoto kit lens. It will make true amateurs happy, but beyond that there are better options.
  Review: As I was looking into getting a nice mid-range telephoto lens for myself, I borrowed a low-end Canon... More
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  Fair Value For The Price Range

  by digitalduck, Dec 29, 2006

  Pros: A Good Every Day Lens For The Semi Pro Cons: Loose A Little Clarity With Fully Extended Zoom.

  Review: This is a good quality family use lens. If photographing the kids on a swing, or the pooch chasing a... More
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  The hidden gem of the Zuiko Digital line!

  by rfman, Jul 17, 2006

  Pros: Excellent macro performance, very sharp, lightweight, inexpensive. Cons: Not weatherproofed. Maximal aperture is not extremely fast.

  The Bottom Line: Superb sharpness and macro performance for the price. Unless you require a weatherproof lens, this one is a no-brainer.
  Review: Continuing my review series of Olympus Zuiko Digital lenses for the Four Thirds system digital camer... More
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  Get the IS version if you can afford it--not the best of Canon's offerings

  by suemccartin, Apr 07, 2005

  Pros: good zoom range, light Cons: slooowwwww (high max aperature), no IS system.

  The Bottom Line: There are better choices. If you need high focal length a single lens may be a better choice. Not up to Canon's usual high standards.
  Review: I bought this lens at the same time I bought my digital rebel body because I wanted a somewhat long... More