Telephoto focal length

Wide aperture

Price

Lens category

Lens mount

Focus motor

Canon EF Lenses for less than $300 that have a generic focus motor, have a 100mm or longer focal length and have a f/4 or faster aperture

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

"The photos have more vivid colors and a better sharp than my other normal lense. Its really great." bhphotovideo.com

	More advanced image stabilization
	Canon IS

Max focal length	135 mm	Zoom range	7.5x

Aperture	f/3.5	Min focal length	18 mm

Focus motor	Generic motor	Length	101 mm

Image stabilization	Canon IS	Diameter	75 mm

See 50 sample photos taken with the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

#2	Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

Max focal length	300 mm	Zoom range	4x

Aperture	f/4	Min focal length	75 mm

Focus motor	Generic motor	Length	122 mm

Image stabilization	None	Diameter	71 mm

See 50 sample photos taken with the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

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

	More advanced image stabilization
	Canon IS II

Max focal length	250 mm	Zoom range	4.5x

Aperture	f/4	Min focal length	55 mm

Focus motor	Generic motor	Length	108 mm

Image stabilization	Canon IS II	Diameter	70 mm

See 50 sample photos taken with the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II

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

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

"I would strongly recommend the zoom telephoto AF70-300 mm Macro Autofocus Lens. I used it on the deer and wild turkeys in my backyard. It was easy for a person with arthritis to use. Loved the autofocus." bhphotovideo.com

Max focal length	300 mm	Zoom range	4.3x

Aperture	f/4	Min focal length	70 mm

Focus motor	Generic motor	Length	117 mm

Image stabilization	None	Diameter	76 mm

#5	Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Canon EF

Max focal length	300 mm	Zoom range	4.3x

Aperture	f/4	Min focal length	70 mm

Focus motor	Generic motor	Length	120 mm

Image stabilization	None	Diameter	76 mm

See 50 sample photos taken with the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Canon EF

#6	Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Canon EF

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Canon EF

"Great range, compact size, good operation, sound construction." bhphotovideo.com

Max focal length	300 mm	Zoom range	4.3x

Aperture	f/4	Min focal length	70 mm

Focus motor	Generic motor	Length	120 mm

Image stabilization	None	Diameter	76 mm

See 5 sample photos taken with the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Canon EF

#7	Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon EF

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon EF

"I like the durability and the low profile. The pictures are good." bhphotovideo.com

	Great zoom range
	11.1x

Max focal length	200 mm	Zoom range	11.1x

Aperture	f/3.5	Min focal length	18 mm

Focus motor	Generic motor	Length	84 mm

Image stabilization	None	Diameter	74 mm

See 50 sample photos taken with the Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon EF

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Canon EF Lenses for less than $300 that have a generic focus motor, have a 100mm or longer focal length and have a f/4 or faster aperture

Brand

Category

Lens mounts

Price

Aperture

Wide angle

Telephoto

Image stabilization

Focus motor

Type

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

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

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

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

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

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Canon EF

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon EF