Review: Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM Telephoto Zoom Lens

[tristancking]

Hey, I want to get a new lens soon. I was wondering if I need IS for lets say taking video of sports, if I dont have IS will the footage be very shaky? What would you recommend, the 55-250 or the 75-300 usm?

[kentishmale1969]

Nice little review...keep going and enjoying your photography!

[BaldRenaissanceMan]

Does this lens focus to infinity? 

[LiMiTMediaHD]

poo

[Mr8L8X]

thanx .. i bought 55-250mm , cuz i didn't find the other one !

[nawaryoussef1]

I had the regular one not USM, and what dose USM mean ? thx

[iTalkTech]

@nawaryoussef1 Ultra Sonic Motor which basically makes for a more quiet focusing system and faster AF.

[nawaryoussef1]

@iTalkTech OHHH thanks :)

[LiMiTMediaHD]

@nawaryoussef1 And bakes it make less noice

[Mr8L8X]

it was great revew

i'm gonna buy a new lens soon

i want it for getteing a pic of birds or anything moving

should i take 75-300 usm or 55-250 is ?

thnx

[iTalkTech]

@Mr8L8X I own both lenses, and I recommend the 75-300 USM because of the better build and photo quality. Unless you need IS, the 55-250mm isn't that spectacular. Check my Flickr for photos from both.

[UM4DxXxVISION]

your a great speaker. good review.

[iTalkTech]

@UM4DxXxVISION Thanks!

[Toxiclevideos]

I HAS! :D

[miyunami29]

we have the same lens but mine has 2 modes of image stabilizer and it cost me 1000 canadian dollar for evrything

[arun466]

Dude, can u help me choosing a good camera... EOS 60D 18-135mm or EOS rebel T3i with 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III zoom lenses??

[thewedge691]

@arun466 60d is better if your shooting sports or something like that. better autofocus too. its only around 200 dollars more. if your gonna buy a t3i look at t2i's because its 200 dollars less and the only difference is the all angle LCD

[rock962000]

Hey, good review. Well deserved thumbs up from me :)

[frootloop339]

Small telephoto lense kinda an oxymoron lol nice review subbed

[calflynn]

Hey, great video :) I was wondering if anybody could tell me whether they think it would be worth me paying an extra £40 for this lens with USM or not. I'm not certain how much of an impact USM makes. Thanks

[iTalkTech]

@calflynn Personally, I feel the USM motor makes a huge difference when using the lens. Is it needed? Maybe not. I love having it though!

[SepTeMarDyKelLe]

do you think that it can take good shots in a concert?

[iTalkTech]

@SepTeMarDyKelLe Potentially. If the concert is outdoors and in good light then it should perform well. It's not superior in low light conditions.

[mmatoscom]

nice review dude, thanks!

[aznfilipinoboi]

You're reading something right.. Cause I don't think a kid like you can talk like that.. LOL, great review though.

[iTalkTech]

@aznfilipinoboi Actually, when you care enough about a product, you know a lot about it. So no, I didn't read off a paper.

[Reventon777]

Great review, very informative.

[pramodsf]

i liked this review. i am planning to buy this lens towards the end of this year. as of now i am enjoying my canon 50mm f1.8

[Phriendship]

What's the actual camera you use?

[iTalkTech]

@Phriendship For video or photos? I use the ZR930 for videos and the XTi for photos.

[jheyd0s]

@lhlee888 let me give you an example between a laptop worth $299 & $499.. obviously the 499 has better feature and bigger memory but still you can both use them for basic staff like inet,chatting, documents etc. it's the same thing w/ the lens. hope i answered your question. :)

[pavelns]

You sound like Justin Bieber -.-

[lhlee888]

Can you explain why is it so damn cheap?

[TiberiumDan423]

Nice review! I'm hoping to buy this lens tomorrow - it's on a price cut at Target for $100.00. With my discount I can get it for $90.00

[iTalkTech]

@TiberiumDan423 Just be advised, it's probably the version that lacks the USM moter.

[29frameproductions]

I'm looking to buy this lens for both stills and video, i work on a 550D/T2i, do you think this is a good idea?

[lhlee888]

@29frameproductions

Not really good for vids, no IS, no constant aperture, long focal length, sucks on low light, but if you are doing videos in the morning or afternoon its alright

[VannMichaelKohler]

Is it good for action photos? Like baseball basketball games and stuff? PLEASE REPLY

[iTalkTech]

@VannMichaelKohler Yes, it's nice fit. If you plan to use a tripod, you will never have blurry shots, but if you plan to do more hand held, you might want to consider a lens with IS such as the 55-250mm. Both are great, you can't go wrong either way.

[spyrolivia]

I'm looking for a cheap telephoto lens with decent bokeh. Compared to the other brands you mentioned (like Tamron) how is the bokeh?

[iTalkTech]

@spyrolivia Bokeh on the Canon is super clean. Much better than other similar lenses.

[punkjaris]

that was a girl or a boy??

[TheSupasimon]

Wow this is a terrible lens its super soft get the 55-250 instead much better optics

[iTalkTech]

@TheSupasimon After owning both, I actually dissagree in my experiences. The IS is nice, but the 55-250 is a bit softer than the 75-300 USM

[97fordo]

how old are you

[cristiawan]

300mm still blur... how if i take a shot of moon? will it blur?

[mateusz318921]

Very nice review! the best one i think! i love that last shot. did you take?

[iTalkTech]

@mateusz318921 Thank you for the kind words! Yes, I shot the picture of the dolphins while on vacation in Las Vegas. Surprisingly, that was one of the first shots I had taken with this lens! (I bought the lens right before leaving for Vegas)

[waackomann]

Thanks for the great video !! :)

[fsimba987]

Just bought a canon 60d body, what lens and flash do you suggest I buy??

[iTalkTech]

@fsimba987 What type of lenses are you looking for? Wide-angle, zoom, primes? And for flashhes, I would recommend the Canon 430EX II or the Sigma 610-Super.

[pbwarrior42]

does the "300mm" refer to the physical length of the lens when fully extended or the zoom capability?

[iTalkTech]

@pbwarrior42 Thats the physical length of the lens or focal length. If used on a crop frame (APC sized) sensor such as the Rebels, XXD or 7D, it's technically a 480mm lens.

[bhushanshet1992]

i want to buy a lens for birds photography, as i'm a beginner my budget is not so high & i'm still confused in 55-250& 75-300? so what would you suggest?

[iTalkTech]

@bhushanshet1992 The choice is pretty much up to what you are trying to do. If you are taking pictures from far away, you will appreciate the extra focal length on the 75-300mm (about 480mm on a crop sensor body such as Rebels or D series) but if you don't plan on using a tripod, the IS on the 55-250mm will help. In my opinion, I like the pictures taken on the 75-300mm over the 55-250mm, but it's a toss up only because of the IS. So if you plan to use a tripod most of the time, get the 75-300mm.

[BigCatsWildlife]

@bhushanshet1992 Go with the 75-300mm, Since your shooting birds you should already be shooting with a high shutter speed so IS will not be needed.

[princerexor]

can you shoot this one handheld at 300mm?

[Svvifty]

autofocus?

[hirevi]

Hi,

Thanks for the review, i've bought exactly the same lens two days ago it cost me £243 in fact i went to buy 55-250mm witch has got IS feature (£189) but they didn't have it in store. my question is, if it was you witch one would you prefer ?

[iTalkTech]

@hirevi To be honest, you can't go wrong with either lens. The 70-300mm is an EF mount, so when put on a Rebel body or EOS 50D,60D, 7D, etc, the actual focal length is122-480mm (x1.6 crop factor) so you obviously are getting much more zoom out of the 70-300. On the other side, the 55-250mm is wider, and more versatile and all around a better focal length. Plus, you get IS. Having owned both, I do prefer the 55-250mm for an every day lens, but I think image quality is much better on the 70-300mm

[keyslot24]

@iTalkTech are you saying 70-300mm or the 75-300mm??

[differentsurgical]

Nice review...

[reallymyusername]

nice review, thanks.

[ryan97303]

how old are you 12

[7721oopsthatsmypin]

@ryan97303 does it matter? Its still a pretty good review.

[iTalkTech]

@7721oopsthatsmypin Thank you for the kind regards.

[smildonfatalis1]

You sound cute lol

[eaaisadreamer]

should I get the one without the USM or with?

[iTalkTech]

@eaaisadreamer Personally, I would choose the model with the USM module. In a sense, it allows for faster, more precise focus at a much quieter sound. Highly recommend the USM.

[fillzanchez]

Thanks for the photos sample!

[MrSilverXX]

does this lens work with the canon eos rebel t1i

[iTalkTech]

@MrSilverXX Yes.

[Db3st0794]

@MrSilverXX canon ef and ef-s lenses are compatible with you're camera.

[xexodusx]

I just sold this lens, it was so frustrating taking video with this lens without stabilizer. I use the canon t2i (550D). I recommend the 55-250 IS lens over this.

[iTalkTech]

@xexodusx Agreed. Their are benefits with both lenses, but for video, IS is a must. Although the glass on the 70-300mm USM is far superior to the 55-250mm.

[TheUFOeffect]

Will telephoto lenses work on camcorders as long as they screw on?

[iTalkTech]

@TheUFOeffect No. Camcorders do not share an EOS EF-S/EF mount. Many consumer camcorders can only accept filters.

[TheUFOeffect]

@iTalkTech: so they wont screw on?

[iTalkTech]

@TheUFOeffect No. Lenses don't 'screw on'. Camcorders can ONLY accept filters.

[TheUFOeffect]

@iTalkTech: What about teleconverters? dont they screw on th front. some camcorders have threads on the front.

[iTalkTech]

@TheUFOeffect The teleconverters change filter size meaning other filters can fit.

[TheUFOeffect]

@iTalkTech: But teleconverters are for zoom right?

[iTalkTech]

@TheUFOeffect Some teleconverters are made to add an extra glass element to a filter (such as a wide-angle teleconverter or .45x teleconverter) You just have to check to see whats compatible with your camcorder. BUT, no DSLR lenses work on camcorders.

[Thokko]

I've taken many photos zoomed to 300mm on a sunny day without tripod and it turned out to be sharp! Make sure you set it to centre point focal point and make sure the ISO is 400-800 or even higher depending on lighting conditions. I used shutter priority with shutter settings between 1/800 - 1/1200. Sharp as heck even when zoomed to 300mm.

[kiopu65432]

during autofocus, does the lens rotate? Cu ai am planning to by a polarzing filter with this.

[iTalkTech]

@kiopu65432 Sadly, the focusing ring does rotate, but that should not turn you away from the lens. Most lenses under $600 don't offer a fixed filter ring. I use a polarizer on this lens, and it works fine.

[iTalkTech]

@rominamay I recommend this lens 100%. Also take a look at the EF-S 55-250mm IS lens.

[kiwikat]

Up 500 dollars in price? Uh, how about up 0-50 dollars in price to get a lens with image stabilization and far better image quality...

The EF-S 55-250 IS is far superior to this lens in every single way.

[iTalkTech]

@kiwikat True, its a better bargain, but at the time, the 55-250mm was not available. Also, this lens fits EF mount cameras, where as the EF-S 55-250mm fits only Rebel and crop frame cameras.

[cyprusboy56]

be smart and buy a luxury model

[mgn1900]

Good Review. Helps to decide the confused guys b/w other makes.

[iTalkTech]

@mgn1900 Thanks for the comment. When it comes to this focal length, and price. I recommend Canon over Tamron, Sigma, etc.

[dontmailme77]

@iTalkTech why do u recomment canon over other brands? any reason please? Cuz i am seriously confused which one i should buy, either, Sigma 75-300mm APO or Canon EF 75-300mm USM. Please suggest me one. Also, even without an Image Stabilizer, will there be any problem if i dont use Tripod?

[iTalkTech]

@dontmailme77 Personally, I love going with the name brand. But don't let that be the reason when it comes to lenses. Tamron, Sigma, Nikon, and Canon all make wonderful lenses. At the price of this 75-300mm, I recommend the Canon because of the wonderful optics, 58mm filter size, and USM technology (faster AF). I love Tamron/Sigma, but at the price difference between these teles', Canon shows the best results and is my recommended buy.

[dontmailme77]

@iTalkTech thanks a lot. By the way, is it necessary to use Tripod with the Canon EF 75-300mm USM? Because i seroiusly DONT wanna use tripod, photography is just my hobby. Its not my profession.

[m1ggyzzz]

@dontmailme77 if you cant understand why you need a tripod at certain times with this lens, then i cant see how you can even call photography your "hobby". to me it seems your skill level is somewhere around myspace photography.

[iTalkTech]

@dontmailme77 Obviously, I lens without IS would benifit with a tripod, but hand-held, I really haven't had much trouble using the lens. The only trouble I had was shooting action shots at full telephoto, but to fix this, I leaned my elbow on a rail.

[wgary321]

i have the same camera got it for free its rlly nice

[alexosh1234]

GREAT REVIEW!

[iTalkTech]

@alexosh1234 Thanks Alex! It means a lot to me! Keep up your stellar photography.

[TechMatt7]

dude i got the same camera!!

[funpoleece]

Thats the ugliest camera I have ever seen!

[iTalkTech]

@funpoleece pardon? Its not a point and shoot, its a DSLR.

[funpoleece]

@iTalkTech That grey paint is disgusting. It looks like a fisher price toy.

[iTalkTech]

@funpoleece Its silver, and it looks much better in person, although the black finish is much better!

[knightduke1022]

nice nature photos Brandon, great work!

[benworkman42]

dude there isnt an electronic that you DONT have i wish i had all of that stuff

[iTalkTech]

@benworkman42 Man, I wish that was true! ;) I wish I had everything, too! This is shared with my dad.

[benworkman42]

@iTalkTech oh it just seems like you own many things like that (more than me at least)

[knightduke1022]

@benworkman42 Well he probably has a job so he can get stuff like that, so stop insulting him!

[benworkman42]

@knightduke1022 im not insulting him

[iTalkApple]

nice review i really enjoyed it since it's so professional :)

[iTalkTech]

@iTalkApple Thanks iTalkApple!

[psychoman125]

Great lens, take's really high quality photos, I use it with my Canon Digital Rebel XT, I usually use it for event's I go to every year but on the most part I do use it for scenery, I've never had any issues with it in low light situations, for indoors I do use the Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash, really great flash. Great review and hope to see more camera reviews. Oh and sample photos =)

[iTalkTech]

@psychoman125 Thank you very much!