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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
Has a silent focus motor Canon USM vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM Learn more about
the Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Reasons to consider the Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III vs the Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM.
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the Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Wide maximum Wide aperture Help
f/32
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
300 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/4
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Weight Light weight Help
476 g
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM:$169.00
75-300mm f/4-5.6 III:$149.95
Length Short Help
122 mm
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
75 mm
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Wildlife lens

$649
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wide angle lens

$185 - $199
Min focal length Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Max focal length Has a significantly longer telephoto lens
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$199
Magnification Has better macro
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$499 - $549
Min focal length Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$199
Magnification Has better macro
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Telephoto lens

$629
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Length Is longer
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$1,899
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Length Longer
Weight Heavier
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Sports lens

$769
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Longer
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

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