Canon EF 75-300mm f-5.6 III
Score: 58/100
Rokinon FE14M-C 14mm F2.8
Score: 71/100Rankings
The Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 is an ultra-wide manual-focus prime for Canon EF offering a 115.7° field of view and a bright aperture in a lightweight package. Its lack of autofocus, filter thread, and weather sealing limit its use for fast or protected shooting. Best for landscape, architecture, and night-sky shooters on a budget.
The Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III is a lightweight, budget-friendly telephoto zoom offering solid reach. Its trade-offs include a sluggish micro-motor AF, lack of stabilization, and softer optics at the long end. Best suited for beginners and casual shooters needing portable telephoto capability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 14 mmbest | |
— | 2.8best | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.5 m | 0.28 mbest |
| ↓ lower better | 480 gbest | 552 g |
4best | — | |
7best | 6 | |
0.3best | — | |
13 | 14best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Compatibility(1) | ||
Mount Compatibility | Full-Frame | Canon EF, Nikon AE, Pentax K, Sony α, Fuji X, Samsung NX, Sony E, Four Thirds, Micro 4/3, Canon AE |
Features(2) | ||
Autofocus Type | Micro motor | Manual |
Focus Type | AF | Manual |
Optics(6) | ||
Focal Length (mm) | 75-300 mm | 14 mm |
Maximum Aperture (f‑stop) | 4-5.6 | 2.8 |
Minimum Focus Distance (m) | 1.5 m | 0.28 m |
Number of Optical Elements | 13 | 14 |
Number of Optical Groups | 9 | 10 |
Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 6 |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 480 g | 552 g |
Length (mm) | 122 mm | 96.01 mm |
Maximum Diameter (mm) | 71 mm | 87.12 mm |
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Professional reviewers describe the EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III as Canon's basic, budget-friendly long zoom. They commend its ultra-light weight and compact form factor, but repeatedly note the sluggish micro-motor autofocus, modest build quality, and average optical performance, especially the softness and reduced contrast at the 300 mm end.
Everyday users love the lens for its portability and inexpensive telephoto reach, often mentioning how easy it is to pack for travel and wildlife outings. However, they commonly complain about the slow, noisy autofocus, the absence of stabilization, plastic feel, and noticeable softness at the long end, which detracts from image quality in low-light or high-magnification scenarios.
“stunning wide views”
“great for Milky Way shots”
“can't use CPL for landscapes”
Professional editors and reviewers consistently praise the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 for its sharp, low-distortion rendering and bright aperture, noting that it rivals much more expensive lenses in image quality. They also commend the integrated hood and UMC coating for flare control, but caution that the manual-focus only design and lack of weather sealing limit its suitability for fast-action or harsh-environment work.
Everyday photographers love the dramatic ultra-wide perspective, edge-to-edge sharpness and affordable price, especially for landscapes, interiors and night-sky photography. Common frustrations revolve around manual focusing challenges, the inability to use screw-in filters, occasional shutter-lock quirks, and a perception of a plasticky build.
