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Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM

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Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM

Focal length
75–300 mm
Aperture
f/4–5.6
Weight
650 g
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
150 cm
Length
138 mm

At a Glance

The 75-300 mm f/4-5.6 is a telephoto zoom for Canon EF on full frame with an optical stabilizer. At 650 g it stays compact. Its magnification is 1:4 with a minimum focus distance of 1.5 m. The long focal length suits sports and wildlife, while the size suits travel and landscapes.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Landscape
  • Travel

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
75 mm
Max. focal length
300 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
15
Groups
10
Weight
650 g (1.43 lb)
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
150 cm (59.06 in)
Max. magnification
1:4 (0.25×)
Length
138 mm (5.43 in)
Diameter
79 mm (3.11 in)
Released
September 1995

Manufacturer data: global.canon, usa.canon.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM fit?

The Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 120-480 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensCanon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USMCanon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IIICanon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III USMCanon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM
Focal length75-300 mm75-300 mm75-300 mm70-300 mm
Max. aperturef/4-5.6f/4-5.6f/4-5.6f/4-5.6
Weight650 g480 g480 g710 g
Filter diameter58 mm58 mm58 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance150 cm150 cm150 cm120 cm
Length138 mm122 mm122.1 mm145.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesnonoyes
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Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM: FAQ

Does the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM have image stabilization?

Yes, the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM weigh?

The Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM weighs 650 g. It is 138 mm long with a diameter of 79 mm.

What filter size does the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM use?

The Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM takes 58 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM is 150 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 120-480 mm in full-frame terms.

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