Great vid!! Not everyone realizes that $700 for a lense is out of some (most) peoples budget. Glad you could make a positive review video for the "budget" photographer. Also, cool hat! XD
A fair review of this lens. For an amateur photographer working on a limited budget it represents great value for money. What you forgot to mention was that this is a full frame lens and when used on a crop sensor camera (which most amateurs will probably be using) then a crop factor of 1.6 has to be taken into account making the effective focal length at the long end 480mm and the short end 120mm.
Which, to me is weird because you can find bundles especially with the rebel series that come with the body, kit lens and this lens. I bought a Rebel T5 a few years back (now I have a T7i) and it came with this lens aside from the kit lens and as we all know the rebel series have crop sensors.
@@WolfV04 Yes, they're APS-C, not full frame. My Rebel t6 also came with this lens and honestly it's not very practical. You need either a tripod or really fast shutter speeds if you want clear pics, the lack of image stabilization is terrible for a zoom lens this size.
I disagree, the lens is not sharp at 200mm-300mm especially with APS-C cameras. Anyone who is using APS-C or beginner level camera is better off getting a refurbished 55-250mm STM. He even made a comparison video titled "Canon EF 75-300mm Lens vs EF-S 55-250mm STM Lens" for it.
As a photographer of over 50 years experience. I was given one of these when it was at least 10 year old that was used on an slr. I used it on my dslr for 12 years till it was worn out. If I could get another one for 7nder 100 I would have another one in a heart beat. So far I have found one that will fit my pension budget. This lens takes very crisp sharp images. Thanks for the video.
I started out taking photos frequently on a 8mp mobile camera I got my first dclr canon 4000d and the 75mm-300mm lense just recently and I'm blown away from what I am used too. One thing I have always liked about photography is having to put the work in to get "the shot". So it's nice to know I'll still be able to work for it.
That's awesome, congrats on obtaining your first DSLR! I totally agree, hard work will always pay off! Waiting for a certain time, or traveling a certain distance for photo or overcoming some sort of obstacle always makes it worth it! Hope you take some awesome shots!
A less expensive “not the best” telephoto lens is better than NO telephoto lens. I just picked up a used one in fantastic shape. Just getting back into photography after many years away from it. I’m on a budget. This will work fine. For now.
Bro just got the lens as my first telephoto . Thanks for this video cuz all the rich photographers bashed this lens right away. My challenge is to make some great shots using my first telephoto lens. Your video was a booster. Thank you so much for making life easy for passionate but low in budget photographers like me.
First off: Love the little comedy bit with the smoothie at the beginning. Second: I thought this was a fair and balanced review. I'm glad that you geared it towards hobbyist photographers and you didn't seem snobby in doing so.
Thanks for the thoughtful feedback John! My opinion isn't the only correct one, but I've seen a number of people (even in the comments here) try to recommend the 70-200mm lens to beginners, and really tear apart lenses such as this one and the 18-55mm, but I'm a firm believer that you can get good images with any lens. Sure a nicer lens results in a nicer image, but I find it very annoying when pro photographers make $1000+ lenses seem like the only way to go.
I ordered the Canon M50 and ordered this 75-300 lens (with the necessary adapter to use it on the M50) because it was such a reasonable price for a Canon EF series telephoto lens. After viewing this video I am reassured that it will perform well for a newbe like me. Video was fun to watch and informative.
Most pictures nowadays are either shared on social media or taken at events at night, where noise take away most of any sharpness advantage. I had a 70-200mm 2.8L III, first class, but I had to sell it due to covid and a good opportunity to get a good price. Then at a sport event I used the 70-300mm, the pictures were posted on social media and any difference was barely noticeable, and above ISO 400 most lenses will have a similar image quality. Also my arms thanked the lighter weight, and I could carry it mounted to the camera on a smaller bag. There are some advantages.
Great video. I sadly bought into that trash talk people were doing about the this being canon's worst lens and bought another lens that was "better". But if you are doing photographs for on-line the difference can't be seen. So unless you are trying to get into National Geographic or entering a PROFESSIONAL photo contest I think this lens would be just fine.
@@seamus2 it's the person using it not the lens... I use kit lenses for plane spotting - images catching large steal at 120+ mph speeding past you it works pretty darn good 🤟🏾 - I still would upgrade if you possible can but honestly you gotta work with whatcha got
@@echmiles1306 I was able to get a telephoto for sports and play agree, but I still stand by my point. You can only do so much when your max zoom is 55mm, it’s hard to get good pictures besides wide shots especially when cropping won’t look great. But yeah I would try to use the kit lens as long as you can unless you have the money to upgrade
you can start a fire with rubbing sticks, but a lighter is a lot more practical. same with lenses. you can get a few decent shots with shitty lenses, but you get a much higher percentage with a decent camera and lens
When I first got into photography in high school, I got this lens in a kit from best buy. Now I normally don't go over 100mm because I feel like the image quality starts to really drop beyond that. For a starter though, I'd say it's great for that and it gave me an idea for focal lengths I'd like to look at since I like prime lenses
It’s been one of my favorite lenses for events where you can’t get up close like some sports . Or if your trying to stay out of others way . If you really learn the lens you can get some really great shots
Nice video! I actually like the lens. Yes it was cheap and yes I would love a better lens if I could afford one. But I have been getting some nice shots with it and for the price you can't really complain. Got yourself a new subscriber .
Yeah, I feel like all the people who review and talk about lenses are made of money and thus say cheap lenses are bad (which I guess is usually how they have so many). Thanks for the sub!
This lens when combined with extension tubes makes a great macro setup but as with any other macro lens be prepared for depth of field measurements in the sub millimeter range, and you will need a flash diffuser or a macro flash.
I’m TRYING to learn how to not just be a “point and shoot” amateur photographer. My family chipped in and bought me a Canon Rebel t6 with a bag full of filters and goodies, and this lens was part of it. I was starting to get so frustrated with this lens, because when I zoom in to try and capture something clearly far away, when I try to enlarge and crop it on my computer it’s just all fuzzy. So thanks for letting me know how I should be using it instead, and reassuring me that I’m not alone in my frustration with it. 😋
It's by no means a pro lens, but don't think it wont get the job done when you're just starting out! If you aren't already, try making the shutter speed either 1/500, 1/640, or even faster if necessary. Because the lens isn't image stabilized you need a fairly fast shutter-speed to get sharp results, especially on a crop sensor camera like the T6. Let me know if you have any other concerns and I'm totally willing to help you out! Best of luck!
Thanks for the video! You might have just convinced me to buy this. Also, the "knock your socks off" bit SCARED me to DEATH because I thought you had thrown the camera! Hah!
Some would say I'm A LITTLE careless with my gear at times, but I don't think I'd ever throw my DSLR haha. Glad you enjoyed it, hope it helped you out!
if its your cats in your house just by a 50mm 1.8 if you feel like buying something other than the kit lens that comes with a camera if you need a lens that zooms far this is fine in the day time but gets very dark in bad lighting so you'd need a camera that can handle high iso
$80 what a bargain! Every lens has its strengths, weaknesses and place in the market. $80 for a Canon lens what is there to whine about? Great video Josh, well argued.
Thanks! I'm definitely not experienced in shooting past 300mm, but if you're trying to get a little more range without spending a ton of money you might consider the 400mm f/5.6 or the sigma 100-400. You could also look into teleconverters which can boost the range of existing lenses. Hope this helps!
I got the lens as a kit with my T6. Worked great for shooting the lunar eclipse. If you do any post processing, like lightroom, you can fix most of what I think are minor flaws with the lens. Good vid!
I'm new to the digital photography game. I bought a refurbished Canon EOS R10 with the RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM kit lens direct from Canon. One of the first 2 lenses I bought, is the EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM (used from B&H for $150) and the Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM. I actually like using the 75-300 for most shots. While I admit, it doesn't hold a candle to the 100-400 when it comes to image quality, but for me, it works great. I will say that it did take me some time to get used to the lens being constantly in motion when moving the camera around. With the lens in AF, it will consistently adjust focus, and the USM is a bit noisy. To me, that's a non-issue, but figured I mention in case others are considering it. Just a quick reminder though. If you're looking to buy one and you have a Canon EOS R series camera, with the APS-C crop sensor, you will need an adaptor to attach the lens to your camera. The lens is an EF mount and the R series (R3 to R100) are RF mounts.
I had that lens way back with the original Digital Rebel. If you're an absolute beginner, or someone who just doesn't care much about image quality, it's worth having. It will let you try out things like daytime sports, birding, wildlife, candids etc on the cheap. Once you get more serious, I'd recommend ditching it pretty quickly. I managed a few goods shots with it as a beginner back in the day, but there's no way I'd use it again now. It's a lens that has a definite target audience, and in the hands of that target audience, it's not a bad lens at all for the price.
A thoughtful analysis, thanks for your input! Looking back on this video 18 months later in my photography journey, I definitely agree it's a good starter lens, but if you're trying to take photography more seriously it's probably not something you want to hold on to for too long.
I bought one on eBay for $35 a few months ago and I took about 300 photos of birds and squirrels in my backyard yesterday. I got a few great shots. I agree it’s nobody’s dream lens, but for those of us amateurs with no money it’s not bad at all.
Appreciate your honesty. I definitely went with the Canon EOS rebel T7 premium kit Camera with 2 lenses cause it was what I could afford. Hopefully in a year or so I will have saved up for something better, but for now its definitely working for me. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏼💙
I got this lens as part of the premium kit that came with the Canon eos rebel. It, however, never came with an adaptor. Any recommendations on what adapter or mount I need?
My parents got me this lens a couple of years ago for Christmas, I'm not a professional photographer by any means but it is a good telephoto lens. It does what it's needed to do and I've taken some good photos with it.
Glad to hear it! DO NOT listen to people saying you need to spend 10x the money for nicer lenses than this. Yes they are better, but you can take INCREDIBLE pictures with the cheapest of lenses. Shameless plug, but for instance the last 3-5 pictures on my instagram were all taken with a kit lens (18-55mm) but literally no one would ever know, especially when looking at photos on a small phone screen. Start with what you can afford. Eventually you may upgrade, but there is soooo much progress that can be made with "budget gear." Lemme know if you have any questions!
I am late to this video but I just bought this lens to boost my photography and I can not wait to use it. I can not wait to take pictures in the area I live in and beyond.
I film surf videos with this lens! Someday I will want a better lens but right now I am still learning about film so I don't feel like I need a better lens.
Love your attitude, glad you're making it work for your videos! If you ever do decide to upgrade, consider the 55-250mm STM because it's also image stabilized which helps with video a lot!
I’m glad it’s not just me then lol. I use this lense all the time and I get mostly blurry shots from it while the kit lens gets me better quality pics. I’ve shot some good photos with it though. I’d rather have it than not .
Hmm, while it isn't the best lens you shouldn't be getting mostly blurry shots. Try using AI Servo focusing if you're shooting moving subjects. This will keep the lens constantly adjusting focus if your subject is moving. Also make sure your shutterspeed is nice and high. If you're shooting at 300mm you'll want to be shooting at 1/300th of a second or faster, and on a crop sensor 1/480th of a second or faster handheld. Regardless, glad you're getting some decent shots and hopefully this helps reduce the blurry ratio!
I agree completely. Half the people online who complain about this don't even say _why_ it's bad, and the ones who are like "it's good under 135mm" don't explain anything else. Yes, there _can_ be some nasty chromatic aberration, but in most of the cases you'd use this lens for, it doesn't happen or isn't noticeable unless you're really looking hard for it. This lens isn't going to win any benchmarks but as is the case with most benchmarked tests, they don't always represent real-world results. So far, nobody has ever noticed any issues with photos I took with this lens. I feel like people just hate on it because they're snobs. That being said, I'm grateful to them, because their excessive negativity helped me get something that's actually decent for a great price.
This lens came with my camera, it's not bad, in fact it took all the force when I dropped my camera on my steps using a crappy tripod. It seems to still work fine, even did a little astro with it after that.
Unfortunately it doesn't which is one reason why this lens is so inexpensive. If you're looking for a similar lens with IS, take a look at the 55-250mm STM for a crop sensor camera!
@@Daniel-dj7fh You can definitely notice the 50mm less, but I've made the switch since making this video and don't even touch my 70-300mm anymore. In my opinion, you'll get better photos overall, and if you do want a little more zoom you can always crop in a bit if you really need to. On the flip side, I do enjoy the 15mm gained on the wide end as well! If you're shooting something on a tripod like the moon, the 70-300 could be a better option, but since I also do video the IS on the 55-250mm is a must! Hope this helps!
As my love for photography, and knowledge of has grown; it makes me enjoy this lense even more so, in that you know it's weaknesses, and strength. Headshots for people business cards, a behind the scenes style of wedding photography will pay this lense off very fast, and help you grow financially. Most people are not pixie peeping like we do. The don't EVER say, eeeew, is that color fringing happened in that corner? Like-Gerrr...Rose! Unless your going to do an obvious professional style set of photos, this lens, especially the 75-300 with image stabilization (optically way better) will always do amazing. Never shoot your subjects above 200mm, or you will be fired asap.
Good to see other photographers in Seattle! I knew every location that you went to and I also use an orca card advisedly for transportation:) great video keep it up!
I love this lens. I use it for my up-close ASMR shots for my cooking videos. I think it does get a bad rap. It's nice and heavy, it's good quality, and the auto focus works amazing. I picked this lens up on Ebay used for $80 and it is amazing.
They could be different versions, some might say II and others might be III (version 2 or version 3) or some may be refurbished or used while others are new. Regardless, as long as it says Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 it is essentially the same lens with the newer versions being slightly better. Hope this helps!
Although I will add, I just looked at the price on amazon (link in desc) and it looks like the lens is currently sitting at $80 or so new, I definitely wouldn't spend $200 for it!
I recently got this lens with a T6I for a very decent price as my first dslr and for the price of ot the really does what its supposed to do, also if CA is bothering you it can almost be completely removed when using an photo editing software
So i'll make the assumption you are comparing the 75-300mm lens with the 70-300mm lens. Please correct me if I'm wrong! The biggest difference is the 70-300mm(the more expensive one) has image stabilization and a USM motor. This means it will be faster at focusing, and will be better for low-light situations and recording video because the lens is stabilized. Also just in general the image quality will be better as it's simply a higher quality lens. Hope this helps and let me know if you have further questions!
@@eanton-gx7sq It depends on which ones it is. If it is the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III, that is about the price they typically go for and it is the lens shown in this video. Its biggest weaknesses are that it is not image stabilized, it has a sort of slow motor, and the aperture number doesn't get very low, which means it won't be great for low-light situations. It's images also are not as sharp as more expensive telephoto lenses. It also suffers from chromatic aberration which is where pink and green colors appear in parts of your image at time (often not noticeable unless you crop or zoom in on your image). All that being said, if you are new to photography you'll probably love this lens because zooming in and taking pictures with it will look much superior to anything else you've ever used. But, there's a reason sports photographers will spend $2000 on a 70-200mm lens instead of using this $90 lens, there is a big difference in overall quality. This is one of the cheapest canon lenses and will leave a lot of room to upgrade if you wish to do so in the future. Hope this helps!
I was searching for lenses and information to understand which one or ones i should invest in and i came across FD vintage lenses (particularly the 70-150mm) and began wondering about telephoto lenses. Read that this one sucks and thought "that's the only one i can afford, how bad is it really?" This is the first video that says what i expected! Good enough for a beginner to get (inside the price range i can afford) and can get interesting photos from a long distance
For sure! I mean it IS considered a bad lens, but that's compared to other DSLR lenses. If you compare it to like a point and shoot, phone, or something else it's much better than any of those! There's a reason it's so cheap, but it certainly isn't "unusable."
@@JoshWiniarski I heard about the 55-250mm too, some say it's better because it has IS, same say it's very similar.. I've seen that they are very cheap when bought second hand, ever tried that? Edit: just realize one of the videos I saw about it was actually yours! Thanks! I think I will try to get one of these instead, I am just wondering how you feel about going second hand
@@ritasevenchip5689 I've bought most of my lenses second hand! Always recommend it, just be smart, get as much information beforehand if possible, and you should be fine!
@@ritasevenchip5689 Depends where you buy it. If you're on sites like eBay you can ALWAYS ask for further clarification, more pictures from the sender etc. On top of that, look for things like a 30-day warranty, if there's any dust in the lens etc. If you're using like craigslist, I always bring a camera and take test shots with the lens before buying it. Never feel like you're asking too much, you have every right to inspect what you're going to buy before paying for it!
It's not the best lens for a shallow depth of field. Unfortunately if you want anything with a smaller aperture number, the price will go up significantly.
The Canon 70-200 f/2.8 is an extremely popular lens if you want a blurry background, but is pretty expensive (ranging from $1000-$2000 depending on which version and if you buy used or not). A cheaper version, the 70-200 f/4 goes for $400-$500 used. I've used this one and it's definitely a step up from the 75-300, but won't have quite as blurry of a background as the 70-200 f/2.8. Are you still looking for a long focal length? If you just want a blurry background, lenses like the 50mm f/1.8 are cheap (around $100) and great for this!
@@JoshWiniarski thanks alot for responding to my comment, would u please do me a favor and take a picture for the moon or the sunset with this lens, maybe a silly request but i just dont want to waste my money on an unexpected surprise Thanks
I have this lens and when I got it (It came with my used T6) I hated it. It has no image stabilization on it and I couldn't get any good shots, but, after learning how to hold it and (remembering my long range shooting training) trigger on the half-breath, it became my most used lens. I have been able to take some impressive images with it and often wonder what a "real" telephoto lens would be like. Great review! Thanks!
This lens is good for reaching out (within its distance) for things, But it can also foul you up when thing arent within that range. Also it gets blurry shots at times ?!
i have a Japanese version of this lens and i love it. I keep it in my camera bag at all times! this and my 50mm 1.8STM. Both work a treat on my recently purchased Canon 5D mark iii! As a photographer hobbiest on a budget, i think these are an ideal range to start with for any Canon camera body
We can buy 55-250mm IS STM Lens rather than this by adding some extra money and we will get IS and STM motor which will be a great deal rather than this by sacrificing the EF mount and getting only EF-S mount. Thanks.
That's true. I own both lenses and that one is definitely superior. However it does cost twice as much and will not work on a full frame (although i'm aware that if you can afford a full frame this probably isn't the type of lens you would want). However, this lens is often included in package deals along with a camera and 18-55 making it fairly common for people to get early on.
It totally depends on what you want to shoot! The 18-55mm is an all-around lens, this is a telephoto lens, a 50mm is a portrait lens, you just need to find the one that's right for you!
I would recommend the 75-300 used in this video, or the 55-250mm STM. Both will work great! If you spend a little more, perhaps the 70-300 IS would be a good fit as well! I have a picture of the moon on my instagram taken with a 55-250mm if you want a sample image!
@@JoshWiniarski Unfortunately I have no social media but I would love for you to subscribe to my channel! Where is a good place to buy that has reasonable prices
@@navysealteam5584 Personally, I buy most of my gear off of Amazon, or used in person through sites like craigslist so I can check it out before I buy. Used and refurbished are great options, but if you would prefer new, Amazon is likely your best bet. I do highly recommend buying refurbished through Canon though, I believe you can get the 75-300mm for under $80 at the moment.
@@JoshWiniarski omg that's like my budget! Is there a difference in refurbished and not refurbished? I talked to this person online and he said that it would be $200.00 but it is too much out of my budget!
@@navysealteam5584 So refurbished lenses are essentially used (often very lightly used) lenses that are checked by the manufacturer to ensure functionality, and any issues are fixed by the manufacturer. For example this canon lens is said to "work and look like new" and comes with a 90 day warranty. I got my first DSLR (a Canon T6) and my first 2 lenses refurbished and could not tell the difference between them and a new lens. Here's a link if you're interested in checking it out www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MCUQP4X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=joshwiniarski-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01MCUQP4X&linkId=f7f51e3122c6e7e8d2fde793c62e2462
Hi Josh, I recently purchased the successor Canon EF 4.0-5.6/70-300mm IS USM Mk. I for a reasonable price! This one performs really well and has inbuilt image stabilization (three stops compensation). Highly recommended and greetings from Germany, Ralf
I just came home to my delivery of this lens. Got it a refurbished one along with a hefty accessories kit for $71 on eBay (bid item apparently no one but me saw!). I'm shooting with my Rebel SL2, and so far I love it! My only complaint is how rough the action on the zoom is. I find myself turning my hand over the top of it (backhand) to get more leverage to twist
If you dared to choose such a highly advanced camera as 5D (Mk I, I guess?) then at least go for stabilized 70-300 from either Canon or Tamron. It's not just about stabilization, their image quality is vastly improved too and you can get them as low as 150$. You are on a full frame camera so don't expect the same center sweet spot performance as on 1,6x crop cameras. TBH as a beginner you should have chosen a cheap body but a solid lens. A 550D and Canon EF 70-300 IS/Tamron 70-300 VC Di combo would do it nicely.
Good video. Man, I miss the crab pot and downtown Seattle. I’m about to head out on my dirt bike in Wyoming. I’ve found some wild fossil beds and lava flows and I use the Canon t7 in my podcast studio with the 10-:35, but haven’t used the 75-300…I’m stoked to use this lens out in the middle of nowhere. Takes me five minutes to be in solitude…don’t miss that about Seattle. Cheers, brother🍻
Absolutely! It actually will have a greater focal length when paired with a T6 (75-300 * 1.6), and if you ever decide to upgrade to a full frame camera this lens will still work! If you plan on sticking with crop-sensor cameras for a while, the 55-250mm STM is a higher quality lens (but also costs more), but the 75-300mm is a good entry level lens for the price!
Great video, I was just wondering if you think I should consider this lens being that I have the 55-250mm and it works pretty well, so it's not my first telephoto lens, do you still think it's worth they buy?
I couldn't tell you for certain (it's night right now and I can't check). However, this isn't really meant to be a video lens. It will certainly work, however, the motor is a little loud and it lacks image stabilization. If you're looking to do video (with sound and without a tripod or monopod) I would highly recommend the Canon EFS 55-250mm STM. The motor is near-silent while focusing and it is image stablizied which will help when using such a long focal-length. Hope this helps!
if I wear a camera setting with aperture or f 10 or 12, can this lens work? so that the background that I photograph is not too blurry. please explain, thank you friend.
Great vid!! Not everyone realizes that $700 for a lense is out of some (most) peoples budget. Glad you could make a positive review video for the "budget" photographer. Also, cool hat! XD
Thanks much appreciated!
In India its 123$!!
Got this lense with my canon camera. amazing lense
Tyler Pearson i just bought it and it was 125
I got low income so no way I can afford OTT lenses
A fair review of this lens. For an amateur photographer working on a limited budget it represents great value for money.
What you forgot to mention was that this is a full frame lens and when used on a crop sensor camera (which most amateurs will probably be using) then a crop factor of 1.6 has to be taken into account making the effective focal length at the long end 480mm and the short end 120mm.
You're totally right, excellent point! I forgot to mention that!
Which, to me is weird because you can find bundles especially with the rebel series that come with the body, kit lens and this lens. I bought a Rebel T5 a few years back (now I have a T7i) and it came with this lens aside from the kit lens and as we all know the rebel series have crop sensors.
@@WolfV04 Yes, they're APS-C, not full frame. My Rebel t6 also came with this lens and honestly it's not very practical. You need either a tripod or really fast shutter speeds if you want clear pics, the lack of image stabilization is terrible for a zoom lens this size.
@@WolfV04 thanks for the advice my biggest question was the fitment because i have the rebel T6
thanks john!
this lens is fine...if your getting blurry photos blame your settings , NOT THE LENS!!!
I disagree, the lens is not sharp at 200mm-300mm especially with APS-C cameras. Anyone who is using APS-C or beginner level camera is better off getting a refurbished 55-250mm STM. He even made a comparison video titled "Canon EF 75-300mm Lens vs EF-S 55-250mm STM Lens" for it.
@Joe Crow I think you got the 70-300mm. The lens in this video does not have IS. I know cause I bought one and am now looking into the 70-300mm Nano.
@@retiredguyadventures6211 it does have stabilizer.
@@kamizerox the 55-250 stm is killer
and since the thing doesn't come with image stabilisation, you should use a tripod
As a photographer of over 50 years experience. I was given one of these when it was at least 10 year old that was used on an slr. I used it on my dslr for 12 years till it was worn out. If I could get another one for 7nder 100 I would have another one in a heart beat. So far I have found one that will fit my pension budget. This lens takes very crisp sharp images. Thanks for the video.
I started out taking photos frequently on a 8mp mobile camera I got my first dclr canon 4000d and the 75mm-300mm lense just recently and I'm blown away from what I am used too. One thing I have always liked about photography is having to put the work in to get "the shot". So it's nice to know I'll still be able to work for it.
That's awesome, congrats on obtaining your first DSLR! I totally agree, hard work will always pay off! Waiting for a certain time, or traveling a certain distance for photo or overcoming some sort of obstacle always makes it worth it! Hope you take some awesome shots!
I've got the 4000d too with both lenses not really used it yet to be honest but taking it to the coast tomorrow
@@damienbard6777 ah great! Enjoy
@@JoshWiniarski Thanks, thats great! hope you got some great shots.
A less expensive “not the best” telephoto lens is better than NO telephoto lens. I just picked up a used one in fantastic shape. Just getting back into photography after many years away from it. I’m on a budget. This will work fine. For now.
Bro just got the lens as my first telephoto . Thanks for this video cuz all the rich photographers bashed this lens right away. My challenge is to make some great shots using my first telephoto lens. Your video was a booster. Thank you so much for making life easy for passionate but low in budget photographers like me.
I like the 75-300mm lens I was given mine but still great lens used it long distance portraits and photographing the moon. Always goes with me
Awesome, glad to hear you're enjoying it!
Do you use a tripod when using this lens?
@@aliramirezruiz3481 not always... You can to use the tripod sometimes
I got a decent photo of the moon with this lens. Its a good lens.
literally trying to shoot the moon right now and i had my 75-300 come with a bundle and never really tried using it... so glad i saw this comment Lol
I flinched at 4:05 thinking you threw you camera instead of your socks
same LOL
First off: Love the little comedy bit with the smoothie at the beginning. Second: I thought this was a fair and balanced review. I'm glad that you geared it towards hobbyist photographers and you didn't seem snobby in doing so.
Thanks for the thoughtful feedback John! My opinion isn't the only correct one, but I've seen a number of people (even in the comments here) try to recommend the 70-200mm lens to beginners, and really tear apart lenses such as this one and the 18-55mm, but I'm a firm believer that you can get good images with any lens. Sure a nicer lens results in a nicer image, but I find it very annoying when pro photographers make $1000+ lenses seem like the only way to go.
Dont expect it to Knock your socks away
"throws socks away"....
I Subscribed real quick
Glad you enjoy my sense of humor 😂
I ordered the Canon M50 and ordered this 75-300 lens (with the necessary adapter to use it on the M50) because it was such a reasonable price for a Canon EF series telephoto lens. After viewing this video I am reassured that it will perform well for a newbe like me. Video was fun to watch and informative.
Happy to help, take some awesome photos for me!
Hey there. How did you find the m50 + ef 75 - 300 combo? I'm considering this lens for my m50. Cheers :-)
Once I saw the joke about the smoothie, I knew I was here to stay.
Glad you share my sense of humor!
Most pictures nowadays are either shared on social media or taken at events at night, where noise take away most of any sharpness advantage. I had a 70-200mm 2.8L III, first class, but I had to sell it due to covid and a good opportunity to get a good price. Then at a sport event I used the 70-300mm, the pictures were posted on social media and any difference was barely noticeable, and above ISO 400 most lenses will have a similar image quality. Also my arms thanked the lighter weight, and I could carry it mounted to the camera on a smaller bag. There are some advantages.
Your sense of humor won me lol
Thanks man, I try haha!
Great video. I sadly bought into that trash talk people were doing about the this being canon's worst lens and bought another lens that was "better". But if you are doing photographs for on-line the difference can't be seen. So unless you are trying to get into National Geographic or entering a PROFESSIONAL photo contest I think this lens would be just fine.
2 minutes until he gets to the point
Yeah sorry about that haha, I'm a little more concise in recent videos!
@@JoshWiniarski Don't be sorry. If this person doesn't like it, they can move on.
@Lana P. Shut up hater
Good photographer's eye and Skill, make any lens works ! ;)
it’s hard to use a kit lens for sports
🔥facts
@@seamus2 it's the person using it not the lens... I use kit lenses for plane spotting - images catching large steal at 120+ mph speeding past you it works pretty darn good 🤟🏾 - I still would upgrade if you possible can but honestly you gotta work with whatcha got
@@echmiles1306 I was able to get a telephoto for sports and play agree, but I still stand by my point. You can only do so much when your max zoom is 55mm, it’s hard to get good pictures besides wide shots especially when cropping won’t look great. But yeah I would try to use the kit lens as long as you can unless you have the money to upgrade
you can start a fire with rubbing sticks, but a lighter is a lot more practical. same with lenses. you can get a few decent shots with shitty lenses, but you get a much higher percentage with a decent camera and lens
Lol “stalking people....”
When I first got into photography in high school, I got this lens in a kit from best buy. Now I normally don't go over 100mm because I feel like the image quality starts to really drop beyond that. For a starter though, I'd say it's great for that and it gave me an idea for focal lengths I'd like to look at since I like prime lenses
It's definitely still an entry level lens, but I agree, it's a good way to try a lot of focal length if you end up going to primes!
It’s been one of my favorite lenses for events where you can’t get up close like some sports . Or if your trying to stay out of others way . If you really learn the lens you can get some really great shots
Correct! I agree
You sold me. Im picking up one of these tonight for $60 from a friend. Great review!
$60 is an awesome deal, enjoy the lens!
Good deal!
Great deal!
Invest in a Rode mic.
Oh believe me I did haha! I own 2 now! Hopefully you could look past the "mediocre-at-best" audio, it has since improved immensely!
I appreciate your video, hope I didn't come across negative. Keep killing it partner.
I recently bought this lense for $12 in like new condition at a Savers. I love using it for macro shots of merchandise to upload to my website.
That's awesome! Wow, $12 is a STEAL!
12 bucks?! who wouldn't say no
Nice video! I actually like the lens. Yes it was cheap and yes I would love a better lens if I could afford one. But I have been getting some nice shots with it and for the price you can't really complain. Got yourself a new subscriber .
Yeah, I feel like all the people who review and talk about lenses are made of money and thus say cheap lenses are bad (which I guess is usually how they have so many). Thanks for the sub!
Any good for landscape?
This lens when combined with extension tubes makes a great macro setup but as with any other macro lens be prepared for depth of field measurements in the sub millimeter range, and you will need a flash diffuser or a macro flash.
I’m TRYING to learn how to not just be a “point and shoot” amateur photographer. My family chipped in and bought me a Canon Rebel t6 with a bag full of filters and goodies, and this lens was part of it. I was starting to get so frustrated with this lens, because when I zoom in to try and capture something clearly far away, when I try to enlarge and crop it on my computer it’s just all fuzzy. So thanks for letting me know how I should be using it instead, and reassuring me that I’m not alone in my frustration with it. 😋
It's by no means a pro lens, but don't think it wont get the job done when you're just starting out! If you aren't already, try making the shutter speed either 1/500, 1/640, or even faster if necessary. Because the lens isn't image stabilized you need a fairly fast shutter-speed to get sharp results, especially on a crop sensor camera like the T6. Let me know if you have any other concerns and I'm totally willing to help you out! Best of luck!
I'm the guy John in the comments was talking about lol! Great video! I have this lens coming tomorrow from Amazon refurbished for $70.00.
Can you help me where to find it this cheap?
I loved using this lens for outdoor shots. Great video!
Glad to hear you got some use out of it! And thanks for the support, have a happy new year!
Great review my friend. Thanks for sharing. 🦅🇺🇸
Thanks for the video! You might have just convinced me to buy this. Also, the "knock your socks off" bit SCARED me to DEATH because I thought you had thrown the camera! Hah!
Some would say I'm A LITTLE careless with my gear at times, but I don't think I'd ever throw my DSLR haha. Glad you enjoyed it, hope it helped you out!
Great review man i just bought that lens because photography just something i do for fun and not as a job.
Love this! No need for it to be more expensive than it already is haha!
For this vlog , which camera are you using
It's linked as "Point and Shoot" in the description of the video. It's old, I bought it on eBay, i've used and abused it, but it's ok haha
I just want to take pictures of cats
if its your cats in your house just by a 50mm 1.8 if you feel like buying something other than the kit lens that comes with a camera
if you need a lens that zooms far this is fine in the day time but gets very dark in bad lighting so you'd need a camera that can handle high iso
$80 what a bargain! Every lens has its strengths, weaknesses and place in the market. $80 for a Canon lens what is there to whine about? Great video Josh, well argued.
Great vid. What is a 300mm+ alternative?
Thanks! I'm definitely not experienced in shooting past 300mm, but if you're trying to get a little more range without spending a ton of money you might consider the 400mm f/5.6 or the sigma 100-400. You could also look into teleconverters which can boost the range of existing lenses. Hope this helps!
I got the lens as a kit with my T6. Worked great for shooting the lunar eclipse. If you do any post processing, like lightroom, you can fix most of what I think are minor flaws with the lens. Good vid!
Agreed! With a little work you can often get very similar results to a more expensive lens!
great review bro. and thanks for the macro review about it.. that's exactly what i was searching for
Does this lens work with canon m50. Please respond
It'll work just fine IF, you buy the adapter (which I think is around $100 and will allow you to use all EF and EF-S lenses).
It WILL NOT work without the adapter!
@@JoshWiniarski thanks alot. I smashed that like button
@@againstheworldg My pleasure, thanks I appreciate it!
I'm new to the digital photography game. I bought a refurbished Canon EOS R10 with the RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM kit lens direct from Canon. One of the first 2 lenses I bought, is the EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM (used from B&H for $150) and the Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM. I actually like using the 75-300 for most shots. While I admit, it doesn't hold a candle to the 100-400 when it comes to image quality, but for me, it works great. I will say that it did take me some time to get used to the lens being constantly in motion when moving the camera around. With the lens in AF, it will consistently adjust focus, and the USM is a bit noisy. To me, that's a non-issue, but figured I mention in case others are considering it. Just a quick reminder though. If you're looking to buy one and you have a Canon EOS R series camera, with the APS-C crop sensor, you will need an adaptor to attach the lens to your camera. The lens is an EF mount and the R series (R3 to R100) are RF mounts.
Funny thing is I have that same lens for my camera kit I called it the spy lens 😂 but hey great video 👍🏻
I like it haha, thanks Jack!
I had that lens way back with the original Digital Rebel. If you're an absolute beginner, or someone who just doesn't care much about image quality, it's worth having. It will let you try out things like daytime sports, birding, wildlife, candids etc on the cheap. Once you get more serious, I'd recommend ditching it pretty quickly. I managed a few goods shots with it as a beginner back in the day, but there's no way I'd use it again now. It's a lens that has a definite target audience, and in the hands of that target audience, it's not a bad lens at all for the price.
A thoughtful analysis, thanks for your input! Looking back on this video 18 months later in my photography journey, I definitely agree it's a good starter lens, but if you're trying to take photography more seriously it's probably not something you want to hold on to for too long.
I bought one on eBay for $35 a few months ago and I took about 300 photos of birds and squirrels in my backyard yesterday. I got a few great shots. I agree it’s nobody’s dream lens, but for those of us amateurs with no money it’s not bad at all.
Well said!
Thanks for the review, considering picking up one of these 75-300mm to photograph surfing.
Nice video....What type of lens did you use to shoot it?
This was actually filmed on a point and shoot camera, so the lens that is attached!
Appreciate your honesty. I definitely went with the Canon EOS rebel T7 premium kit Camera with 2 lenses cause it was what I could afford. Hopefully in a year or so I will have saved up for something better, but for now its definitely working for me. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏼💙
I got this lens as part of the premium kit that came with the Canon eos rebel. It, however, never came with an adaptor. Any recommendations on what adapter or mount I need?
Thank you Josh. I haven't used mine yet but it gives me more confidence. Very nice video job on the video, very informative.
My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it!
My parents got me this lens a couple of years ago for Christmas, I'm not a professional photographer by any means but it is a good telephoto lens. It does what it's needed to do and I've taken some good photos with it.
Keep it up man, nice vid. Cheers from Brazil!
Will do, thanks!
This video is so much important for me
Glad to hear it! DO NOT listen to people saying you need to spend 10x the money for nicer lenses than this. Yes they are better, but you can take INCREDIBLE pictures with the cheapest of lenses. Shameless plug, but for instance the last 3-5 pictures on my instagram were all taken with a kit lens (18-55mm) but literally no one would ever know, especially when looking at photos on a small phone screen. Start with what you can afford. Eventually you may upgrade, but there is soooo much progress that can be made with "budget gear." Lemme know if you have any questions!
No bro
Thank you
I think a telephoto lens should have IS.
Agreed, it would certainly be useful.
i found this lens used "heavily used" for $30, i feel like at that price i can't go wrong
Sounds like a good deal! As long as "heavily used" doesn't mean there's a giant crack in the glass, $30 is a great price for this lens haha!
I am late to this video but I just bought this lens to boost my photography and I can not wait to use it. I can not wait to take pictures in the area I live in and beyond.
Have fun!
I got my canon 75-300 30 bucks from a pawn shop it also came with free uv filter 80 Bucks is good too
Wow, awesome find!
I film surf videos with this lens! Someday I will want a better lens but right now I am still learning about film so I don't feel like I need a better lens.
Love your attitude, glad you're making it work for your videos! If you ever do decide to upgrade, consider the 55-250mm STM because it's also image stabilized which helps with video a lot!
@@JoshWiniarski thank you! Appreciate it
I’m glad it’s not just me then lol. I use this lense all the time and I get mostly blurry shots from it while the kit lens gets me better quality pics. I’ve shot some good photos with it though. I’d rather have it than not .
Hmm, while it isn't the best lens you shouldn't be getting mostly blurry shots. Try using AI Servo focusing if you're shooting moving subjects. This will keep the lens constantly adjusting focus if your subject is moving. Also make sure your shutterspeed is nice and high. If you're shooting at 300mm you'll want to be shooting at 1/300th of a second or faster, and on a crop sensor 1/480th of a second or faster handheld. Regardless, glad you're getting some decent shots and hopefully this helps reduce the blurry ratio!
I agree completely. Half the people online who complain about this don't even say _why_ it's bad, and the ones who are like "it's good under 135mm" don't explain anything else. Yes, there _can_ be some nasty chromatic aberration, but in most of the cases you'd use this lens for, it doesn't happen or isn't noticeable unless you're really looking hard for it. This lens isn't going to win any benchmarks but as is the case with most benchmarked tests, they don't always represent real-world results.
So far, nobody has ever noticed any issues with photos I took with this lens. I feel like people just hate on it because they're snobs. That being said, I'm grateful to them, because their excessive negativity helped me get something that's actually decent for a great price.
This lens came with my camera, it's not bad, in fact it took all the force when I dropped my camera on my steps using a crappy tripod. It seems to still work fine, even did a little astro with it after that.
Right on!
does it come with an image stabilisator?
Unfortunately it doesn't which is one reason why this lens is so inexpensive. If you're looking for a similar lens with IS, take a look at the 55-250mm STM for a crop sensor camera!
@@JoshWiniarski do the 50mm make a diffference?
tamaron also has a 70-300 fpr a similar price
@@Daniel-dj7fh You can definitely notice the 50mm less, but I've made the switch since making this video and don't even touch my 70-300mm anymore. In my opinion, you'll get better photos overall, and if you do want a little more zoom you can always crop in a bit if you really need to. On the flip side, I do enjoy the 15mm gained on the wide end as well! If you're shooting something on a tripod like the moon, the 70-300 could be a better option, but since I also do video the IS on the 55-250mm is a must! Hope this helps!
@@Daniel-dj7fh Also I don't know enough about the Tamron to say whether or not it's worth it haha!
@@JoshWiniarski but 55-250 are super expensive
As my love for photography, and knowledge of has grown; it makes me enjoy this lense even more so, in that you know it's weaknesses, and strength.
Headshots for people business cards, a behind the scenes style of wedding photography will pay this lense off very fast, and help you grow financially.
Most people are not pixie peeping like we do. The don't EVER say, eeeew, is that color fringing happened in that corner? Like-Gerrr...Rose!
Unless your going to do an obvious professional style set of photos, this lens, especially the 75-300 with image stabilization (optically way better) will always do amazing.
Never shoot your subjects above 200mm, or you will be fired asap.
Nice video, well made. Thanks for helping me with my decision.
Glad I could help!
Good to see other photographers in Seattle! I knew every location that you went to and I also use an orca card advisedly for transportation:) great video keep it up!
Seattle is great! Thanks for the support, will do!
Great video love the creativity with the socks and hat visual analogy.
I love this lens. I use it for my up-close ASMR shots for my cooking videos. I think it does get a bad rap. It's nice and heavy, it's good quality, and the auto focus works amazing. I picked this lens up on Ebay used for $80 and it is amazing.
This my question so lense in different prices there 200$ and there less then 80 so is there any difference or just the price
They could be different versions, some might say II and others might be III (version 2 or version 3) or some may be refurbished or used while others are new. Regardless, as long as it says Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 it is essentially the same lens with the newer versions being slightly better. Hope this helps!
Although I will add, I just looked at the price on amazon (link in desc) and it looks like the lens is currently sitting at $80 or so new, I definitely wouldn't spend $200 for it!
@@JoshWiniarski cus i really want to buy it and i want to know and u right maybe different version and thank you reply to me
Not a problem, hope it works out!
I recently got this lens with a T6I for a very decent price as my first dslr and for the price of ot the really does what its supposed to do, also if CA is bothering you it can almost be completely removed when using an photo editing software
It's true software can normally fix it for the most part. For the people who don't want to edit their photos though it's still worth mentioning.
I own this lens, the only thing that I wish it had its image stabilization.
Same. The 70-300mm has it, but that lens is much more expensive for roughly the same focal lengths.
Great review. This is a helpful and fun video. Best TD
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
I really want to know from which camera you do this vidoe
Canon T6 was used for photos, a point and shoot linked in the description was used for video!
I'm still less understand. What is the difference of the cheap 300mm canon lense and the expensive 300mm canon lense???
So i'll make the assumption you are comparing the 75-300mm lens with the 70-300mm lens. Please correct me if I'm wrong! The biggest difference is the 70-300mm(the more expensive one) has image stabilization and a USM motor. This means it will be faster at focusing, and will be better for low-light situations and recording video because the lens is stabilized. Also just in general the image quality will be better as it's simply a higher quality lens. Hope this helps and let me know if you have further questions!
@@JoshWiniarski I saw a 90$ 300mm Canon lense. Is that good? If not, what is the disadvantages?
@@eanton-gx7sq It depends on which ones it is. If it is the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III, that is about the price they typically go for and it is the lens shown in this video. Its biggest weaknesses are that it is not image stabilized, it has a sort of slow motor, and the aperture number doesn't get very low, which means it won't be great for low-light situations. It's images also are not as sharp as more expensive telephoto lenses. It also suffers from chromatic aberration which is where pink and green colors appear in parts of your image at time (often not noticeable unless you crop or zoom in on your image). All that being said, if you are new to photography you'll probably love this lens because zooming in and taking pictures with it will look much superior to anything else you've ever used. But, there's a reason sports photographers will spend $2000 on a 70-200mm lens instead of using this $90 lens, there is a big difference in overall quality. This is one of the cheapest canon lenses and will leave a lot of room to upgrade if you wish to do so in the future. Hope this helps!
I was searching for lenses and information to understand which one or ones i should invest in and i came across FD vintage lenses (particularly the 70-150mm) and began wondering about telephoto lenses. Read that this one sucks and thought "that's the only one i can afford, how bad is it really?" This is the first video that says what i expected! Good enough for a beginner to get (inside the price range i can afford) and can get interesting photos from a long distance
For sure! I mean it IS considered a bad lens, but that's compared to other DSLR lenses. If you compare it to like a point and shoot, phone, or something else it's much better than any of those! There's a reason it's so cheap, but it certainly isn't "unusable."
@@JoshWiniarski I heard about the 55-250mm too, some say it's better because it has IS, same say it's very similar.. I've seen that they are very cheap when bought second hand, ever tried that? Edit: just realize one of the videos I saw about it was actually yours! Thanks! I think I will try to get one of these instead, I am just wondering how you feel about going second hand
@@ritasevenchip5689 I've bought most of my lenses second hand! Always recommend it, just be smart, get as much information beforehand if possible, and you should be fine!
@@JoshWiniarski what sort of information should I search for? And thank you!
@@ritasevenchip5689 Depends where you buy it. If you're on sites like eBay you can ALWAYS ask for further clarification, more pictures from the sender etc. On top of that, look for things like a 30-day warranty, if there's any dust in the lens etc. If you're using like craigslist, I always bring a camera and take test shots with the lens before buying it. Never feel like you're asking too much, you have every right to inspect what you're going to buy before paying for it!
Been using 75-300 for about 8 month.. am unable to crop or blur background on full frame.. it only allows to blur background only with headshots
It's not the best lens for a shallow depth of field. Unfortunately if you want anything with a smaller aperture number, the price will go up significantly.
Whats the best full frame lens would you recommend?... am using canon t6i.
The Canon 70-200 f/2.8 is an extremely popular lens if you want a blurry background, but is pretty expensive (ranging from $1000-$2000 depending on which version and if you buy used or not). A cheaper version, the 70-200 f/4 goes for $400-$500 used. I've used this one and it's definitely a step up from the 75-300, but won't have quite as blurry of a background as the 70-200 f/2.8. Are you still looking for a long focal length? If you just want a blurry background, lenses like the 50mm f/1.8 are cheap (around $100) and great for this!
What do u think about taking picture for the sun and moon, is it good
Definitely a good lens for getting pictures of the moon for a low price! I would recommend a tripod though!
@@JoshWiniarski thanks alot for responding to my comment, would u please do me a favor and take a picture for the moon or the sunset with this lens, maybe a silly request but i just dont want to waste my money on an unexpected surprise
Thanks
I have this lens and when I got it (It came with my used T6) I hated it. It has no image stabilization on it and I couldn't get any good shots, but, after learning how to hold it and (remembering my long range shooting training) trigger on the half-breath, it became my most used lens. I have been able to take some impressive images with it and often wonder what a "real" telephoto lens would be like. Great review! Thanks!
Great to see a fellow Seattle shooter! Great work and good review. Was thinking of picking this up for a budget telephoto.
It's certainly worth a look if you don't wanna spend a bunch of money!
This lens is good for reaching out (within its distance) for things, But it can also foul you up when thing arent within that range. Also it gets blurry shots at times ?!
i have a Japanese version of this lens and i love it. I keep it in my camera bag at all times! this and my 50mm 1.8STM. Both work a treat on my recently purchased Canon 5D mark iii! As a photographer hobbiest on a budget, i think these are an ideal range to start with for any Canon camera body
We can buy 55-250mm IS STM Lens rather than this by adding some extra money and we will get IS and STM motor which will be a great deal rather than this by sacrificing the EF mount and getting only EF-S mount.
Thanks.
That's true. I own both lenses and that one is definitely superior. However it does cost twice as much and will not work on a full frame (although i'm aware that if you can afford a full frame this probably isn't the type of lens you would want). However, this lens is often included in package deals along with a camera and 18-55 making it fairly common for people to get early on.
@@JoshWiniarski Thanks for the compliment.
For Canon EOS 2000d which lens recommend for photography
It totally depends on what you want to shoot! The 18-55mm is an all-around lens, this is a telephoto lens, a 50mm is a portrait lens, you just need to find the one that's right for you!
What is a good lens for close up pictures of the moon for Canon Rebel T6
I would recommend the 75-300 used in this video, or the 55-250mm STM. Both will work great! If you spend a little more, perhaps the 70-300 IS would be a good fit as well! I have a picture of the moon on my instagram taken with a 55-250mm if you want a sample image!
@@JoshWiniarski Unfortunately I have no social media but I would love for you to subscribe to my channel! Where is a good place to buy that has reasonable prices
@@navysealteam5584 Personally, I buy most of my gear off of Amazon, or used in person through sites like craigslist so I can check it out before I buy. Used and refurbished are great options, but if you would prefer new, Amazon is likely your best bet. I do highly recommend buying refurbished through Canon though, I believe you can get the 75-300mm for under $80 at the moment.
@@JoshWiniarski omg that's like my budget! Is there a difference in refurbished and not refurbished? I talked to this person online and he said that it would be $200.00 but it is too much out of my budget!
@@navysealteam5584 So refurbished lenses are essentially used (often very lightly used) lenses that are checked by the manufacturer to ensure functionality, and any issues are fixed by the manufacturer. For example this canon lens is said to "work and look like new" and comes with a 90 day warranty. I got my first DSLR (a Canon T6) and my first 2 lenses refurbished and could not tell the difference between them and a new lens. Here's a link if you're interested in checking it out www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MCUQP4X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=joshwiniarski-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01MCUQP4X&linkId=f7f51e3122c6e7e8d2fde793c62e2462
Hi Josh, I recently purchased the successor Canon EF 4.0-5.6/70-300mm IS USM Mk. I for a reasonable price! This one performs really well and has inbuilt image stabilization (three stops compensation). Highly recommended and greetings from Germany, Ralf
Very useful, exactly what I needed. Cheers
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the tips
You bet!
I just came home to my delivery of this lens. Got it a refurbished one along with a hefty accessories kit for $71 on eBay (bid item apparently no one but me saw!). I'm shooting with my Rebel SL2, and so far I love it! My only complaint is how rough the action on the zoom is. I find myself turning my hand over the top of it (backhand) to get more leverage to twist
Agreed, it isn't quite as smooth as other lenses, but the roughness helps avoid lens creep (where the lens zooms a little when pointed downwards).
This is the same camera I'm looking at buying for, are you still happy with this lenses performance 7months down the line?
Yo bro, what camera are you using? Great looking video.
In this video I was taking pictures with a Canon T6 and filming with a little Sony DSC HX9V. Currently however I'm using an 80D!
Lol great video, it was quite informative and I like your delivery lol. Great skills 👌 with a camera too. Big up!
Much appreciated!
You nailed it ... "bang for your buck" - thanks for a real review. 🇺🇸
I want to buy it for carphotography on the highway do you think thats great?
Well done! Kept me interested! And I love Seattle.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
Does it support canon 5d camera
Yep!
If you dared to choose such a highly advanced camera as 5D (Mk I, I guess?) then at least go for stabilized 70-300 from either Canon or Tamron. It's not just about stabilization, their image quality is vastly improved too and you can get them as low as 150$. You are on a full frame camera so don't expect the same center sweet spot performance as on 1,6x crop cameras.
TBH as a beginner you should have chosen a cheap body but a solid lens. A 550D and Canon EF 70-300 IS/Tamron 70-300 VC Di combo would do it nicely.
Good video. Man, I miss the crab pot and downtown Seattle. I’m about to head out on my dirt bike in Wyoming. I’ve found some wild fossil beds and lava flows and I use the Canon t7 in my podcast studio with the 10-:35, but haven’t used the 75-300…I’m stoked to use this lens out in the middle of nowhere. Takes me five minutes to be in solitude…don’t miss that about Seattle. Cheers, brother🍻
do u recommend buying this lens for a canon t6 rebel?
Absolutely! It actually will have a greater focal length when paired with a T6 (75-300 * 1.6), and if you ever decide to upgrade to a full frame camera this lens will still work! If you plan on sticking with crop-sensor cameras for a while, the 55-250mm STM is a higher quality lens (but also costs more), but the 75-300mm is a good entry level lens for the price!
Josh Winiarski thanks man appreciate it! Is the focus on the lens any good?
I have the 55-250 for my rebel xs and it's great
Great video, I was just wondering if you think I should consider this lens being that I have the 55-250mm and it works pretty well, so it's not my first telephoto lens, do you still think it's worth they buy?
hows the video quality when extend to 300mm? does it lose details? till crisp?
I couldn't tell you for certain (it's night right now and I can't check). However, this isn't really meant to be a video lens. It will certainly work, however, the motor is a little loud and it lacks image stabilization. If you're looking to do video (with sound and without a tripod or monopod) I would highly recommend the Canon EFS 55-250mm STM. The motor is near-silent while focusing and it is image stablizied which will help when using such a long focal-length. Hope this helps!
thaaaanks man! 💪 *sub
@@khaleidoscope3839 My pleasure, I appreciate the sub!
Seattle, my home , nice video, appreciate it I just purchased this lens
Will it fit a Rebel T6?
Yep. it'll work just fine!
Should i go for this or tamron 70-300?
if I wear a camera setting with aperture or f 10 or 12, can this lens work? so that the background that I photograph is not too blurry. please explain, thank you friend.
Yep, you can totally change the aperture if you want a less blurry background!
@@JoshWiniarski allright, thanks josh.
@@Ace_RD No problem!
Chromatic aberration is dreadful with this lens especially during long zooming, but it's cheap as heck and performs well other than that.
Good video.
You get what you pay for haha. Thanks!
Mine are nearly 10 years old, and still wonderfull. DK Roermand