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

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

Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens: 4.5 stars; ( 35 reviews)

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Item: 621708
Model: 6473A003

199.99Compact and lightweightIdeal for shooting sports, portraits, and wildlifeImproved zoom mechanism also makes zooming smootherCanon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lenshttp://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0133421_sc7?$std$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0133421_sc7?$thb$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0133421/Canon-EF-75-300mm-f-4-56-III-Telephoto-Zoom-Lens/product_621708Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens4.535

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Compatible with all Canon SLR cameras (both digital and analog) including Digtial Rebel XT, EOS 20D, & EOS 30D.

Compact and lightweight
Ideal for shooting sports, portraits, and wildlife
Improved zoom mechanism also makes zooming smoother

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

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

4.4

(based on 35 reviews)

91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Fast / accurate auto-focus (33)
Easily interchangeable (29)
Lightweight (18)
Strong construction (17)
Consistent output (16)

Cons

Slow focus (5)
Heavy (4)

Best Uses

Landscape/scenery (19)
Sports/action (19)
Wildlife photos (14)
General purpose (8)
Low light (8)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (12), Enthusiast (7), Casual photographer (6), Semi-professional (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7), Yes (4)

Most Liked Positive Review

Exceptional!

I use this for long-distance and floral shots that I want a lot of detail. It works great for both uses. Easy to focus, lightweight compared to most, and easy to change.

Most Liked Negative Review

Great pictures but mechanically cheaply

Have had a film Canon SLR for years. Just transitioned to digital. Lens seems cheaply
made. Not a smooth zoom.

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 35 customers

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4/25/2008

(14 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Incredible

By JONin92656

from Aliso Viejo, CA

About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros

Consistent Output
Durable
Easily Interchangeable
Easy To Clean
Rugged
Sharp Focus
Strong Construction

Cons

Heavy
Slow Focus

Best Uses

General Use
Upgrade
Wildlife

Comments about Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens:

This lens surpassed my wildest expectations! I bought it as an upgrade for the stock lens that came with my Rebel XT. Although not light, the pictures are crisp and clear. The focus mechanism is not the fastest, but it is accurate. [...] I purchased this lens at a competitor for about $55.00 less than what [...] was offering it. [...]

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6/19/2008

(13 of 19 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I have recommended others to buy the sam

By Don

from Fort Myers, FL

About Me Professional

Pros

Consistent Output
Rugged
Sharp Focus
Strong Construction

Cons

Best Uses

General Use
Special Effects
Sports/Action
Wildlife

Comments about Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens:

I need it to expance my busines. The lens is great but its only as great as the camera behind it. I purchased the canon xti camera for the wide angle len (18-55) 80% of my busines is 18mm. For distant I was using a 12x sony. But I liked the feature of the canon xti for distant. 2nd best camera item purchased, the lens. The 1st was the canon xti. Before digital, all I shot was canon cameras.

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4/16/2008

(11 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

What a great lens!!!

By Compusultant

from Lake Forest, CA

About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros

Consistent Output
Durable
Easily Interchangeable
Easy To Clean
Lightweight
Rugged
Sharp Focus
Strong Construction

Cons

Slow Focus

Best Uses

General Use
Portraits
Special Effects
Wildlife

Comments about Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens:

When time to upgrade from the stock lens that came with my camera, I chose this one! I am very happy with it! I shopped around and bought it from a competitor of Staples. Staples' price is higher than many other retailers [...]

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3/9/2010

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great lenses

By BRG [@]

from Huntington Beach, CA

About Me Pro Photographer

Pros

Consistent Output
Durable
Easily Interchangeable
Lightweight
Quick Focus
Rugged
Sharp Focus
Strong Construction

Cons

Best Uses

Landscape/Scenery
Macro Photography
Sports/Action
Travel
Wildlife Photos

Comments about Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens:

Great lenses

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7/23/2008

(4 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Ok for the money

By Raven

from ND

About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros

Durable
Easily Interchangeable
Lightweight

Cons

Blurry Focus
Scratches Easily
Slow Focus

Best Uses

General Use

Comments about Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens:

You get what you pay for. This is a very cheap lense. It's the worst affordable lense I own from Cannon. If your just getting started and not sure if your going to use the camera that often this may be an ok lense. I purchased because I had some coupons. I would not have purchased for the asking price.

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6/29/2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Exceptional!

By quiltqueen

from Cooperstown, PA

About Me Photo Enthusiast

Pros

Consistent Output
Durable
Easily Interchangeable
Fast / accurate auto-focus
Lightweight
Rugged
Strong Construction

Cons

Best Uses

Floral photos
Indoors/Low Light
Landscape/Scenery
Macro Photography
Sports/Action
Weddings/Events
Wildlife Photos

Comments about Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens:

I use this for long-distance and floral shots that I want a lot of detail. It works great for both uses. Easy to focus, lightweight compared to most, and easy to change.