Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras Description and Reviews.

From the Manufacturer
Compact and lightweight 4x telephoto zoom lens ideal for shooting sports, portraits, and wildlife. The newly developed Micro USM makes autofocusing quicker and quieter. The improved zoom mechanism also makes zooming smoother. The front part of the zoom ring now sports a silver ring for a luxury touch.
With the addition of a Micro USM for faster and even quieter autofocus, this version of the EF 75-300mm is well-suited for sports and other applications requiring fast AF. The USM version shares the compact size, close focusing range, and accessory compatibility of the non-USM lens. For many advanced amateurs, the 75-300 range is ideal as a versatile entry into telephoto photography.

Isolate the Interesting Part
The eye tends to see the whole rather than the individual parts. It also sees what’s near and not what’s far. By bringing attention to those things missed by the eye, you can create many interesting pictures. It could be the grimace of an athlete, the grill of a classic car,

or a girl against a blurred background. Telephoto lenses can also compress images to give dramatic effects. You are limited only by your imagination.

Product Description
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Product Reviews:

Great Value ..., April 22, 2006
Reviewer: DANIEL WILD "danboni"

I have used this lens nearly everyday for over a year now, mainly taking sports and wildlife photos, and since it has been my first lens, I have come to love it. The lens is great in good sun light, BUT once the sun goes down, you are screwed. I shoot with a Digital Rebel, and this lens with indoor sports at ISO 1600 ain't pretty. The lens has taken a lot of heat on the web for slow focusing and being soft at 300mm - hard to argue this. The lens is amazingly sharp when you're at around 100mm, but the longer you reach, the less sharp it becomes, and that can be bad news if you're shooting something in the distance and plan to crop heavily (outfielders, birds etc). But if you're like me and can't afford a ridiculous $5,000 lens, this one will make you happy, for the cost and abilities, it is well worth it's price. Would I sell it after buying a better lens? Probably not -- it is light and easy to carry. Play to this lens' strengths and you'll get some nice results. I have the hood and don't see any noticeable differences. I took a few shots once with the IS version and didn't notice much of a difference either. Not everyone can be Mr. f/2.8
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Great lense on a budget, April 18, 2006
Reviewer: RebelXTChild "Catheriya"
I am on a budget college student who picked an expensive hobby! I've been looking for a decent zoom lense for an offordable price for awhile and decided to give this one a shot. I can honestly say that I am not at all disapointed. Although you cant compare it to a $500-700 lense with IS ;look at the price. If you are on budget like me and looking for a decent lense, this one will get the job done. I found that at 300mm it get a little blury if you dont use the tripod, but still this lense give an exceptional images. I love to go to a park and sneak up on birds, very happy with the quality. I hope my experience help some of you. My advice is do a little research because what is good for other people maynot be right for you. Happy shooting!
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great lens, March 25, 2006
Reviewer: Linda

I love this lens. I bought it to use with my rebel xt and it takes great pictures. I would love to have gotten the version with image stabilization but because of the huge price difference I got this one. The only times that I notice any shake in my pictures is with low light so I will use a tripod when I need to use it in low light. Otherwise this is a fabulous lens.
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Not bad for under $200, March 22, 2006
Reviewer: Anthony Diaz

Being new to the DSLR experience and not knowing much about anything I didn't want to spend too much on a zoom lens. When I first got it I thought it was great because I had nothing to compare it too. Well, a friend of mine let me try his setup with the 300mm F/2.8L lens and now I know what this under $200 dollar lens is missing. For portraits and stills it's a decent lens for the low budget novice but for action shots, like surfing, it focuses way to slow and at full 300mm extension the pictures are kind of soft. That's why I give it 4 stars, but for the money it can't be beat.
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Great lens for the amateur who can't afford the IS or L series lenses., March 16, 2006
Reviewer: M. Lawrence

I purchased this lens 2 months ago and have only had great experiences so far. I am an amateur photographer who lives in Costa Rica and have been able to get some great wildlife shots. The pictures are very sharp and the focus is very fast due to the USM motor. I would HIGHLY recommend this lens to anyone who wants a lens for long range shots but can't afford or doesn't want to spend the money for the IS or L series lenses. This lens is definitly worth the cost.
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Best Zoom Ever !, March 15, 2006
Reviewer: tinkerbell "mel"

This is the best lens I have purchased in a long time. Effortlessly and effective for everything. Can not wait to try it on the racetrack. That will be the ultimate test

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Great for the Price, February 16, 2006
Reviewer: Jacx

This lens was a step up for me and I use a tripod most of the time so compared to the $500+ IS lens this was a great buy. Clear sharp photos, just what I was looking for.