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Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6

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Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6

Focal length
90–300 mm
Aperture
f/4.5–5.6
Weight
420 g
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
150 cm
Length
114.7 mm
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At a Glance

The 90-300 mm for Canon EF on full frame is a telephoto zoom at f/4.5-5.6 with a rounded aperture. It weighs 420 g and is compact. From 1.5 m it reaches a magnification of 1:4. There is no stabilizer. It comes into question for travel, landscapes, and sports or wildlife in good light.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Landscape
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • No optical stabilizer: on DSLRs without sensor stabilization, short shutter times or a tripod are needed.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
90 mm
Max. focal length
300 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/38
Elements
13
Groups
9
Weight
420 g (0.93 lb)
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
150 cm (59.06 in)
Max. magnification
1:4 (0.25×)
Length
114.7 mm (4.52 in)
Diameter
71 mm (2.8 in)
Released
September 2002

Manufacturer data: global.canon

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 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 fit?

The Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 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 144-480 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
APS-C:
Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)

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 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 compared

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

LensCanon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USMCanon EF 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USMCanon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III
Focal length90-300 mm90-300 mm100-300 mm75-300 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5-5.6f/4.5-5.6f/4.5-5.6f/4-5.6
Weight420 g420 g540 g480 g
Filter diameter58 mm58 mm58 mm58 mm
Min. focus distance150 cm150 cm150 cm150 cm
Length114.7 mm114.7 mm121.5 mm122 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6: FAQ

Does the Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 have image stabilization?

No, the Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 weigh?

The Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 weighs 420 g. It is 114.7 mm long with a diameter of 71 mm.

What filter size does the Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 use?

The Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 takes 58 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 is 150 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 144-480 mm in full-frame terms.

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