This cheap telephoto lens is often sold with cheaper Canon DSLR cameras, and now I’m testing it on my trusty Canon 60D. Is it a secret masterpiece lens? It may not be completely useless but does it stack up against the competition?
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Taming this lens requires so much patience. I can’t imagine trying to use it for professional work.
damn, was about to buy this.
Hmm any recommendation for a cheap lenses for close and wide shots for Films?? thanks:)
i just bought one in the zooming is kinda stiff is that normal??
The sharpest and most usable ranges on here are 75 (f/5.6-8) or 135 (f/4-8).
I got the canon t6i with this lens and 18-55 lens for only $100 Black Friday deal
I do a lot of portraiture photography and I use the camera ‘canon 700d’ but I want a new lens other than the default one. I was wondering do you have any recommendations for a good, cheap, portraiture lens. Would be great if under £200.
you can’t put efs landed on the full frame cameras!!!! they damage the mirrors inside
tamron 70-300vc vs canon 75-300???
I use this lens because I can’t afford the others, I honestly don’t have any problem with it at the moment. Been using it for 2 years, I do concert photography. 🙂 I know that it’s not the best, but it’s really okay if you’re on a tight budget. 🙂
why this lens is cheaper than the 18 55 mm!
thank you for the concise and honest review! I’m trying to pull the trigger on a camera with some of these Black Friday specials today: the Canon t6 has a modestly priced bundle with this lens that i hoped would allow me to get into some wildlife photography… unfortunately it looks like it doesn’t make the cut :/ I’ll be checking out the Sony a5000 and Nikon d3400 for general comparison (I’ll give the telefoto dream a rest for now til i can buy something premium, just bought an hd drone today too)… I’ve made a channel to start practicing videography and have mostly been shooting with a gopro… hoping to level up with one of these entry level dslr or mirrorless options. Appreciate the generous offering of information you have. I’ll be subscribing :). I’ll be scoping out your videos for a better telefoto option, feel free to point me in the right direction!
Very honest review. I have this lens for about a year now and I still find it awful to use in most scenes. Yet not really that bad for its fair price.
and would you recommend this to buy?
Guys what lens is good for Canon EOS 1300D, that is below 500$ and has good zoom capabilities?
I see it on Craigslist for $80 all the time around me. Is it worth it for that price, or just to mess with cause why not?
Is this compatible with canon rebel T6?
you can get used ones for almost 30-40$ with af working
this lens may be a bit wobbly and cheap feeling…but not nearly as irritating as your superficial attitude….I have seen my last Christopher frost video …thanks but no thanks….Idios!
The market is flooded with a variety of these lenses and pricing. This video really helps me understand what I’m purchasing, or not.
Sorry I am a newbie is this good for zoom?
Nice lens but no image stabilizer?
Thank you I was about to buy this until I heard your advice. I might go for the recommended 55-250 instead for starters.
Thanks for the nice review, you talked me out of it! 😉 There is one (or more?) on Canon’s refurbished site right now for $90 which seems like an awesome price but I have a similar quality Nikon 70-300 mm lens (and an adapter ring coming soon) so I don’t think I would gain much by buying this lens. Here’s the link for other’s though that might want it: http://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/ef-75-300mm-f-4-56-iii-usm-refurbished
hello i have canon eos 1100d ,will this lens good,for my camera? or whic lens is the best for this?
Hi, i wanna compare this lens with sigma 70-300 or Tamron 70-300. which one the best?
i use rebel T6
Thanks so much!
i didn’t find any of this with my lens, i think its because your using af, its brilliant for mf
is it better than the sigma and tamaron budget lenses?
does this fit on a canon 500d
This is a usable lens, but always use manual focus, do not use auto focus, it is slow on this lens. and I highly recommend using a tripod and remote shutter switch with this lens, it is really hard to focus since it does not have image stabilisation feature. It is a decent lens if you do not have money.
Hello ! I love all of your videos. what lens do you recommend for wedding/ portrait photography for someone on a budget ? I’m still getting started, so I don’t have that much money to spend on a lens.
Which one is better? This lens or Sigma / APO / 70-300mm / F4-5.6 / DG / MACRO
Does this fit on a Canon Rebel T5?
hey will this be fine for eos dslr 700D?