Good mid range lens (Canon EF 75-300mm f4/5.6 USM MK3)

Member Name: highfis

Product:	Canon EF 75-300mm f4/5.6 USM MK3
Date:	11/06/09 (93 review reads)
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Advantages: Well constructed good value for money

Disadvantages: none

I bought this lens to add to the Canon 400D with 18-55mm lens that I purchased last year. I found the 18-55 a bit limited to snapshot type photos and wanted a lens that could add more to my very limited repotoire. The lens itself is well constructed and its appearance obviously matches the camera perfectly. The lens gives the appearance of being heavy, this is not the case, for its size it is quite light and well balanced even on full zoom. The motor used for Auto Focus is smooth, quick enough for my needs and not noisy. I now use the lens the majority of the time since it compliments the full range of shooting programmes that are available on the 400D. Portraits are crystal clear with the depth of field sufficient to make the subject stand out ,quite a professional job for someone with very little experience. Close ups are also very clear, because of a lack of experience I sometimes find the camera is focussing on adjacent objects, whilst I know this can be overcome by setting the camera correctly, I easily overcome this by switching to Manual Focus. The lens is well priced at just over £200 compared to IS versions and is also ideal for sports , wild life and nature. Although perhaps not enough zoom for birdwatchers .

The rating below show great battery life, this lens does not have a battery , I cannot remove the rating I gave in error

Summary: Good lens for most tpyes of photography

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