Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Score: 35/100
Nikon AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR
Score: 72/100Rankings
The Nikon AF-S DX 55-300 mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR is a budget-friendly telephoto zoom that delivers solid image quality and useful vibration reduction for DX-format shooters. Its plastic construction and slower AF make it less suitable for demanding professional use.
The Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM is a budget-friendly telephoto zoom that offers a long reach in a lightweight plastic body. It delivers decent sharpness in the mid-range and quiet autofocus, but lacks stabilization and suffers from softness at the long end.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 75 mm | 55 mmbest |
300 mmbest | 300 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 fbest | 4.5 f |
| ↓ lower better | 480 gbest | 580 g |
| ↓ lower better | 122 mmbest | 123 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 150 cm | 140 cmbest |
0.25 x | 0.28 xbest | |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Image Stabilization | false | true |
Mount & Compatibility(2) | ||
Mount Type | Canon EF | F-mount |
Autofocus Motor Type | Micro USM | SWM |
Optical(4) | ||
Focal Length (Min) (mm) | 75 mm | 55 mm |
Maximum Aperture (f-number) (f) | 4.0 f | 4.5 f |
Minimum Focus Distance (cm) | 150 cm | 140 cm |
Maximum Magnification Ratio (x) | 0.25 x | 0.28 x |
Physical(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 480 g | 580 g |
Length (mm) | 122 mm | 123 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers label the EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III as a solid budget consumer lens that excels in size, weight, and smooth zoom, delivering acceptable sharpness in the mid-range but note soft corners, distortion, and the absence of image stabilization as drawbacks.
Everyday users appreciate the low price, lightweight feel, and quiet autofocus, while complaining about softness at 300mm, lack of stabilization, and the cheap-feeling plastic construction.
“Great for beginners”
“Good value for the reach”
“Blurry at 300mm”
Professional reviewers commend the lens for delivering sharp, high-contrast images across most of its range and for its effective VR II system, while noting the slower AF motor and lack of full-time manual focus.
Everyday users appreciate the lightweight build, long reach, and VR performance, but complain about sluggish low-light autofocus and the extending barrel that invites dust.
