The focus is very slow, and the lens itself rather slow throughout its range--and particularly at 300mm, where you're going to be locked into f5.6. This means longer exposure times and/or requires better lighting, which limits its usefulness for capturing action at any distance.

Personally, I'd save up a bit more or else rent a better lens if you immediately need something in this focal range. However, if you're okay with the softness--perhaps you're only doing portraiture and want to put your camera halfway across the room?--and can deal with the other limitations, the lens is very affordable.
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You get what you pay for, August 31, 2005
Reviewer: A. Zelnio "photoalien"

I bought this last year for bird shooting and was disappointed. The photos came out unsharp and blurry even when using a tripod. Full stop down is bad, but it's alright at 200mm.
I cannot recommend this camera unless you are really unfussy about optical quality. It does have a good price tag on it. Rating is really 2.5.
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Clear and easy to use, August 29, 2005
Reviewer: Michael K. Brady "BRADYMAN"

The lens is clear and easy to use. I have not encountered any problems. I took it on a long (over a month) trip where it was subjected to rough treatment and extreme weather. It came through with flying colors. Rock solid.
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Great lense, August 8, 2005
Reviewer: M. Gipson "M. Gipson"

I bought this lense nine month ago on amazon for my canon rebel k2. Its a lense for shoot pictures at ball games, landscrape, and parks. Sometimes its a little in foucing. If your looking for a faster lense its the 100-400mm by Opteka also from amazon.
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Excellent Lens, July 22, 2005
Reviewer: K. Carnevale

The lens works great, easy to change. We have taken many photos from far away and the clarity is wonderful. When taking close up pictures from a small distance, they too are very clear.
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 great lens, unbeatable price, July 21, 2005
Reviewer: J. Pickering

This is a much better lens than should be expected for this price. I've had no problems with it, and have taken many great photos that would have been impossible without a zoom lens.
A zoom lens is a must have for every camera bag, and this is an extremely versatile and powerful option. I recommend this lens highly, especially to ameteur or intermediate photographers.
It's basic, but it does what it says. It zooms smoothly, focuses quickly (usually), and takes high quality photos.

The ability to capture people in their relaxed states without sticking your lens in their face is priceless for great portraits.

I mean, it's a Canon 75-300mm for less than $200! I couldnt even find a knock off brand that cheap. Buy it already!
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Can you really do better for the money?, September 1, 2004
Reviewer: R. Mattick
No complaints so far with this lens. Using it on my EOS 300. Great looking, sharp images at the lower zoom rates and completely acceptible and actually pretty darn good images at fullest zoom. With my testing so far it's plenty fast as long as you use a tripod at the longest zoom lengths. No prob for me since I most always use a tripod while photographing.
Have not experienced the lens extending out fully when aimed downward like others have. I'd even have to say mine feels "quite right" in terms of resistance on the zoom ring.
Bottom line, this lens is great deal at this price!!!!! If you can spend more get the IS model or some L glass .....I can't!
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Another Great Canon Lens, November 19, 2003
Reviewer: A customer
This is another great Canon lens. I have used it for over a year now and the photos I have shot are great. Great for portraits and nearly all other photo ops. I would highly recommend this one.
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Damaged!, June 13, 2003
Reviewer: A customer
I bought this item a few months ago but i didn't use it then...!
I started using it last week and the results were surprising and shoking!
I didn't get any decent fotograph-I was so mad that i didn't try it right away when i bought it...I paid for something i can't even use...

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