Canon EF 75-300mm, good deal or no?

Pitcherman · 03-25-2007, 10:34 AM

I was wondering of this was a good lense to have? I have the opprotunity to pick one up brand new for about $180. Is that a good price for the lense? Is it good quality?

762x51 · 03-25-2007, 06:21 PM

That's the going rate for that lens. Honestly, the 75-300 is not known for it's image quality at all. It's inexpensive, yes, but it's that cheap for a reason. My opinion.....save your money and buy a quality telephoto such as a 70-300 IS or 70-200 F/4 L.

LightWerkz · 03-25-2007, 06:31 PM

I use it, its great for what it is, just kinda slow.

Pitcherman · 03-25-2007, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 762x51

That's the going rate for that lens. Honestly, the 75-300 is not known for it's image quality at all. It's inexpensive, yes, but it's that cheap for a reason. My opinion.....save your money and buy a quality telephoto such as a 70-300 IS or 70-200 F/4 L.

I guess I'll hold off then. I'm not looking for something too far out there, but would like it to be nicer than this damn 18-55 crapp lense my cam came with.

LightWerkz · 03-25-2007, 07:27 PM

Ill show you some pics while using this lens from the Montreal Grand Prix last summer. I was in the grandstands...

Yes you can get better quality, but be prepared to pay for it.

For me, this was plenty.

Pitcherman · 03-25-2007, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LightWerkz

Ill show you some pics while using this lens from the Montreal Grand Prix last summer. I was in the grandstands...

Yes you can get better quality, but be prepared to pay for it.

For me, this was plenty.

Well they look good enough for me. Think I'll keep it in mind and take a look around at comparable lenses too. I'm in no hurry and the deal isn't going anywhere for now.

Pitcherman · 03-25-2007, 07:33 PM

when you say slow do you mean the auto focus or the amount of time it takes to zoom in and out?

LightWerkz · 03-25-2007, 07:35 PM

zoom is quick as hell, you just do it with your hand.

Its slow to get in focus.

However, this is what I heard. I still consider myself an amatuer, and don;t find anything wrong with this lens.

I even picked it up for $100 from a buddy...

03-25-2007, 10:34 AM	#1
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LightWerkz STI Master Car: E46 M3 Fav Mod: ZCP Wheels Location: Clifton Posts: 7,482 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (77)	zoom is quick as hell, you just do it with your hand. Its slow to get in focus. However, this is what I heard. I still consider myself an amatuer, and don;t find anything wrong with this lens. I even picked it up for $100 from a buddy... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-25-2007, 06:21 PM	#2
762x51 Grassroots STI Racer Car: 08 VW R32 Location: Setauket, NY Posts: 545 Join Date: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	That's the going rate for that lens. Honestly, the 75-300 is not known for it's image quality at all. It's inexpensive, yes, but it's that cheap for a reason. My opinion.....save your money and buy a quality telephoto such as a 70-300 IS or 70-200 F/4 L.

03-25-2007, 06:31 PM	#3
LightWerkz STI Master Car: E46 M3 Fav Mod: ZCP Wheels Location: Clifton Posts: 7,482 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (77)	I use it, its great for what it is, just kinda slow.

03-25-2007, 07:27 PM	#5
LightWerkz STI Master Car: E46 M3 Fav Mod: ZCP Wheels Location: Clifton Posts: 7,482 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (77)	Ill show you some pics while using this lens from the Montreal Grand Prix last summer. I was in the grandstands... Yes you can get better quality, but be prepared to pay for it. For me, this was plenty.

03-25-2007, 07:33 PM	#7
Pitcherman Village Idiot Car: 04 JVP STi Fav Mod: Blitz NUR Spec R Location: B.F.E, Texas Posts: 7,858 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	when you say slow do you mean the auto focus or the amount of time it takes to zoom in and out?