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Canon EF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 IS USM Review

Main Features

  • 75-300mm Focal Range
  • F4.0 - F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 58mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 650g.
  • Diameter: 79mm
  • Length: 138mm
  • Min Focus Distance:1.5m
  • Max Magnification:0.26x
$649

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Canon 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 IS USM Overview
Canon 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 IS USM is an Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage. When mounted on a 35mm FF sensor camera, it will give you an FF equivalent focal range of 75 - 300mm. With a max aperture of f4 at 75mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end and neither at tele end with its f5.6.
This lens features on optical image stabilization which helps capturing sharper images at lower shutter speeds. Canon 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 IS USM is not a weather sealed lens, so you have to be extra careful against rain and dust.

Pros and Cons of Canon EF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 IS USM

PROs
Image Stabilization
Built-in Autofocus
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
No Weather Sealing
Lens Extents while focusing
Slow Aperture at Wide end
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture
Canon 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 IS USM Detailed Specifications

General
Brand Canon
Lens Type Zoom
Price $649.00
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max_Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 75-300mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock No
Zoom Ratio 4.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4.0 - F5.6
Min Aperture F32.0 - F45.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 8
Optics
Optical Elements 15
Optical Groups 10

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 1.5m
Max Magnification 0.26X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micro-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual No
Focus Method Extending front
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 650g
Diameter 79mm
Length 138mm
Materials Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 58mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Code ET-64II
Tripod Collar No
Optional Accessories Hard Case LH-D18B Soft Case LP1022
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Other Frequently Asked Questions about Canon EF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 IS USM
is the Canon EF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 IS USM a Weather Sealed lens?
What is the Minimum Focusing Distance of Canon EF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 IS USM
is the Canon EF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 IS USM an Autofocus (AF) lens?
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What is the Maximum Magnification Ratio of Canon EF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 IS USM
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