Canon has announced the RF 75-300mm f/4-5.6. It is being touted as a lightweight and easy-to-use telephoto zoom lens designed to help photographers/videographers extend their reach when capturing wildlife, sports, etc.
Key features
- Flexible 75-300mm focal length range for full-frame EOS R System cameras, extending to 120-480mm equivalent view on APS-C models
- 1.5 metre minimum focusing distance at 300mm for frame-filling detail
- Compact and lightweight design: Measures just 146.1mm in length when stored and weighs approximately 507g
- 7-blade circular aperture for beautiful background blur
- Super Spectra coating to reduce ghosting and flare
This new lens essentially looks to be the RF mount version of the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Lens.
With a 75-300mm focal range, this new RF lens is being targeted at entry-level EOS R users. It weighs in at just 507g, and it has a close 1.5m minimum focusing distance at 300mm.
The RF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 can also be paired with an APS-C body such as the EOS R100, delivering an even greater effective reach of 120-480mm.
Pricing & Availability
The RF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 is scheduled to be available in Australia from May 2025 for $399 AU. The lens is not being sold in the US for some reason.
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