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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
26 Overall Score
Price $200
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong aperture (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong bokeh (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average build (1st percentile)
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)
- Below average macro (12th percentile)
- Below average optical (18th 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 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 75-300mm | 28-75mm | 16-50mm | 20-60mm | 28mm | 18mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 | f/16 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | false | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 2268 | 540 | 135 | 350 | 865 | 370 |
| AF Type | - | VXD | Stepping Motor | stepping motor | HSM | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | telephoto-zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime | prime |
| 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 | 54.6 | 68.4 | 0.6 | 11.8 | 18.4 | 69.9 | 87.9 | 2.7 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87 | 77.8 | 91.8 | 42.4 | 71.5 | 79.8 | 82.9 | 73.7 | 94.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87 | 86.1 | 80.6 | 66.2 | 76.4 | 79.8 | 81.5 | 64.9 | 38 |
| Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Compare | 54.6 | 96.8 | 45.8 | 74.5 | 96.6 | 96.9 | 33.6 | 59.2 | 38 |
| Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Compare | 98 | 41.2 | 79.4 | 84.1 | 83.4 | 45.8 | 33.6 | 87.9 | 38 |
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