Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Lens Summary

Brand: Canon

Also Known As: Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 USM

Lens Type: Zoom Lens

Format: Full Frame / FX

Focus: Autofocus

Lens Mount: Canon EF

Release Date: 1999-04-01

MSRP Price: $165

Made in: Japan

Infrared Rating: Good

Production Status: In Production

Lens Description: Compact and lightweight 4x telephoto zoom lens ideal for shooting sports, portraits, and wildlife. The newly developed Micro USM makes autofocusing quicker and quieter. The improved zoom mechanism also makes zooming smoother. The front part of the zoom ring now sports a silver ring for a luxury touch.


Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM Specifications

Lens Specifications
Lens TypeZoom Lens
Focal Length75-300mm
Mount TypeCanon EF
FormatFull Frame / FX
Compatible Format(s)35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor Canon (APS-C)
Compatible with TeleconvertersNo
Zoom Ratio4x
Maximum Reproduction Ratio1:4
Image Stabilizer (Image Stabilization)No
Aperture Information
Aperture RingNo
Maximim Aperturef/4.0-5.6
Minimum Aperturef/32-45
Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format)32°
Minimum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format)
Optical Information
Lens Elements13
Lens Groups9
Diaphragm Blades7
Focus Information
FocusAutofocus
Built-in Focus MotorYes
Minimum Focus Distance4.92' (1.5m)
Distance InformationYes
Filter Information
Filter Size58mm
Accepts Filter TypeScrew-on
Physical Characteristics
Weather / Dust SealingNo
Mount MaterialMetal
Dimensions122 x 71.0mm
Weight480g
Other Information
Available in ColorsBlack

Lens Construction

Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III diagram

MTF Chart

Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III MTF Chart 75mm Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III MTF Chart 300mm

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