Canon EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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• Initial launch information.

Canon's standard long zoom from the 1990's ran through several iterations, with the IS version offering several improvements over other varients. Image quality is much improved in the 2005 70-300, which effectively replaces it.

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Lens specifications

Focal Length & Maximum Aperture	75-300mm 1:4-5.6
Lens Construction	15 elements in 10 groups
Minimum Aperture	32-45
Closest Focusing Distance	1.5m 0.25 x magnification
Filter Size	58mm
Max. Diameter x Length, Weight	78.5 x 138.2mm, 650g

Which 75-300? - a list of all versions

Canon EF 75–300mm f/4–5.6 lens
Attribute	(original)	USM	IS USM	II	II USM	III	III USM
Key features
Image stabilizer	No		Yes	No
Environmental Sealing	No
USM	No	Yes		No	Yes	No	Yes
Technical data
Maximum aperture	f/4–5.6
Minimum aperture	f/45		f/32-45	f/45		f/32–45
Filter diameter	58 mm
Physical data
Weight	500 g	495 g	650 g	480 g
Max. Diameter	73.8mm	71.1mm	78.5mm	71mm
Max. Length	122mm		138.2mm	122mm
Groups/elements	9/12	9/13	10/15	9/13
Aperture blades	7		8	7
Closest focusing distance	1.5 m
Retail information
Release date	March 1991	June 1991	September 1995	July 1995	March 1995	April 1999

EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM reviews and articles

• Canon UK / US Information Page
• Amazon
• Northlight Images
• Canon CPN article
• Fred Miranda
• Lens Tip
• Digital Picture
• PhotoZone
• SLR Gear
• Lens Review
• ePhotozine

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Sample images

No available.

Product launch

No information available on the 1995 launch of this lens.