Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Score: 35/100
Panasonic LUMIX 45-150mm
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Panasonic 45-150 mm f/4-5.6 is a ultra-compact telephoto zoom that delivers solid central sharpness, effective optical stabilization, and quiet autofocus, making it ideal for travel and video. Its plastic build, lack of weather sealing, and soft corners at full zoom keep it in the budget-friendly tier.
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 | 45 mmbest |
300 mmbest | 150 mm | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 fbest | 4 fbest |
| ↓ lower better | 480 g | 318 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 122 mm | 102 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 150 cm | 90 cmbest |
0.25 xbest | 0.17 x | |
12 monthsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Image Stabilization | false | true |
Mount & Compatibility(2) | ||
Mount Type | Canon EF | Micro Four Thirds |
Autofocus Motor Type | Micro USM | Stepping Motor |
Optical(4) | ||
Focal Length (Min) (mm) | 75 mm | 45 mm |
Focal Length (Max) (mm) | 300 mm | 150 mm |
Minimum Focus Distance (cm) | 150 cm | 90 cm |
Maximum Magnification Ratio (x) | 0.25 x | 0.17 x |
Physical(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 480 g | 318 g |
Length (mm) | 122 mm | 102 mm |
Filter Thread Diameter (mm) | 58 mm | 52 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 praise the lens for its ultra-compact footprint, effective MEGA O.I.S., and solid central sharpness, while noting softened corners at the telephoto extreme and a basic build compared to higher-end alternatives.
Everyday users love the lens's portability, stabilization, and price-to-performance ratio, but complain about a stiff zoom ring, corner softness at full zoom, and the all-plastic construction.
