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 04/17/2004 05:24:37 PM · #1
I dropped in to a camera shop in St. John's, NL yesterday and tested a Canon 75-300mm lens. The owner said it was the best bargain around in a telephoto zoom. Never had a whole lot of time considering I had a 8 hour drive ahead of me so I never really shot much. This is just a test shot so nothing artistic or spectactular about it but I am impressed with the lens nonetheless. Anyone have this lens? Please post pics if possible with opinions on the lens. Thanks.

P.S. Shooting parameters and post processing are posted on image comment page.
 04/17/2004 05:30:20 PM · #2
which model 75-300mm?
they are a few versions of the same focal lengths i think.
75-300 f:4-5.6 III - i have this one - its cheap
75-300 f:4-5.6 USM - its mid range
75-300 L its expensive...

04/17/2004 05:32:16 PM · #3
I have the non-IS version of the f/4-5.6 USM III lens and I'm very happy with it. Here are a variety of shots I've done with it.(Sorry I don't remember the details and I'm too lazy to look up the EXIF, hehe):





















I've also done a lot of band photography with it and I'm extremly happy with it.

Message edited by author 2004-04-17 17:33:14.
 04/17/2004 05:34:30 PM · #4
Originally posted by soup:
which model 75-300mm?
they are a few versions of the same focal lengths i think.
75-300 f:4-5.6 III - i have this one - its cheap
75-300 f:4-5.6 USM - its mid range
75-300 L its expensive...


Sorry it's the cheap one, the III.

edit. Nice shots Ben, BTW.

Message edited by author 2004-04-17 17:36:35.
 04/17/2004 06:30:02 PM · #5
The III and III USM are about the same price at BH. The price for the IS is fairly inexpensive and I think worth the extra dollars. With the exception of the "L" series, I thought the construction and the quality of the lenses were about the same, with some added elements to accomodate the IS. If I had to buy over I would invest in the IS.

Two lenses on my to-buy list are the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM,
and the EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM but are affordably priced for the quality imo.
 04/17/2004 06:50:28 PM · #6
Originally posted by garrywhite2:
The III and III USM are about the same price at BH. The price for the IS is fairly inexpensive and I think worth the extra dollars. With the exception of the "L" series, I thought the construction and the quality of the lenses were about the same, with some added elements to accomodate the IS. If I had to buy over I would invest in the IS.

Two lenses on my to-buy list are the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM,
and the EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM but are affordably priced for the quality imo.


I asked the dealer about the IS and he said that he thought it was over rated. But I guess he would considering he had the other one in stock.
 04/17/2004 07:25:54 PM · #7
all of my bird, cat, dog, and most of the vermont photos in my profile were all taken with the canon 75-300mm III no usm - no IS

most of the rest were with the efs 18-55mm
many list the lense settings, and the specs

04/17/2004 07:59:28 PM · #8
My March entry was taken with the 75-300 III .
Some of the comments said it must have been a "huge" "killer" lens.
I didn't keep it, I was just trying it out. I think I will buy one, the USM version though.

04/17/2004 08:02:23 PM · #9
Originally posted by TerryGee:
My March entry was taken with the 75-300 III .
Some of the comments said it must have been a "huge" "killer" lens.
I didn't keep it, I was just trying it out. I think I will buy one, the USM version though.


Great detail Terry. I'm liking this lens more and more.
 04/17/2004 09:47:58 PM · #10
I've got a 75-300 USM.. Apparently it's somewhat soft at the top end (although I don't tend to notice greatly), but for the money and zoom, I love it. You can see some of my candids here. You can also see a few squirrel shots here.

I was wandering around Monterey today, and after changing between my 18-55mm and 85mm I finally began using my 75-300 and was very pleased with the versatility. I was shooting a few birds that were flying around, with reasonably quick focusing. I'll try to post some shots when I get chance to edit them.

My friend has the IS version, so I've used it a little. I wouldn't saying it's stunning, but does make some difference. Imagine the image you see being in slow-mo when you move the camera - it's kind of like that. Normally my hand movements jerk the view up and down slight, and with IS on it sort of floats. In the UK the IS version is about three times the price of the non-IS one, which I probably don't think is worth it. Maybe if it was slightly less than double I'd consider it.

I should note I've yet to do any 10x8 prints from this lens, so I don't know how well it holds up to professional printing.
 04/17/2004 09:58:03 PM · #11
i have seen a new zoom lens >>> 90mm-300mm but it is not listed on canon's website. Anyone have this lens?

//www.usa.canon.com/eflenses/lineup/telephotozoom/index.html
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