Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM ????

rsi1986

I'm thinking of buying the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM For my 50D. I would like to buy an L lens but money is a little tight. I was just wondering if owners of this lens are happy with it, and what are the weaknesses of this lens.

Thanks,
Robert A.

ziggy53

Best reviews:

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-70-300mm-f-4-5.6-IS-USM-Lens-Review.aspx

http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/200-canon-ef-70-300mm-f4-56-usm-is-test-report--review

It's a pretty nice lens and has some similarities to Canon "L" lenses of similar range. A lot of people like this zoom and it has a lot going for it.

Not a very good indoor zoom, but in good light it can yield very nice results. Try to stop down at least 1 stop from the largest aperture for better results. "IS" is the real deal and helps out considerably.

rsi1986

I plan on doing mostly street candids in good light with this lens. I had a Sigma 70-200 on my Pentax. loved the lens, but it's size gets you noticed.

mrcoons

I have the old model, the 75-300 that you listed and use it on my 40D, I have had it since 2005. As ziggy said it's a pretty good lens in good light. It's lightweight and does not take up a lot of room in the bag.

The 75-300 does not get reviewed as well as the new version 70-300 does. But I have pleased with mine.

Here is an example, I took this last weekend.


If you can pick up a good used version at a good price it should serve you well.

GOLDENORFE

i use it, very versatile. depends on what u shoot.
focus is slightly out on mine when shooting dragonflys but manual focus great. pic quality very good between f5.6 and f14
i shot this dragon at iso 400 f8. this shows pic quality .
dragon about 1.5 inch!


phil