Canon RF 75-300mm F4-5.6
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Canon RF 75-300mm F4-5.6

Use the amazing reach of this lightweight 75-300mm zoom to fill the frame with distant subjects and get even closer to nature and sports.

BRING LIFE EVEN CLOSER

Push your creativity and pull distant subjects into sharp focus with a powerful 75-300mm telephoto zoom kit lens. With its compact, go-anywhere design, the RF 75-300mm F4-5.6 is the perfect partner for sports days and wild escapes.

A CLOSER LOOK AT THE RF 75-300MM F4-5.6

Discover the key features that make this one of the best kit lenses for adventures in nature, sports and beyond.

Canon RF 75-300mm F4-5.6
Canon RF 75-300mm F4-5.6
Canon RF 75-300mm F4-5.6
Canon RF 75-300mm F4-5.6

  • 75-300mm zoom

    Quickly adjust the framing of your shots and get in closer using the versatile 4x telephoto zoom

  • Lightweight design

    One of the smallest and lightest lenses of its type at just 507g

  • Large zoom ring

    Rotate the ring approximately a quarter of a turn to go from minimum to maximum zoom, or vice versa

  • Focus mode switch

    Switch between AF for autofocus and MF for manual focusing

  • 7-blade aperture

    Capture beautiful background blur and create stunning starburst effects

  • Super Spectra coating

    Multi-layered lens coatings reduce lens flare and ensure great contrast and colour accuracy

  • RF Mount

    Works on all EOS R System cameras, from APS-C to full-frame

  • 58mm filter thread

    Extend your creativity with filters in a convenient and widely available size

  • Bayonet mount for lens hood

    Easily attach an optional hood to shield the front of the lens from stray light

  • Full-frame image quality

    Fill your frame with distant details

  • Accurate focusing

    Supports Dual Pixel CMOS AF for reliable autofocus and tracking

GREATER REACH WITH FLEXIBILITY AND FREEDOM

Zoom right in to magnify distant subjects and create impressive photos and videos, thanks to a versatile range of telephoto focal lengths wrapped up in a lightweight and well-balanced kit lens.

Wildlife

Use this telephoto kit zoom lens to keep your distance and avoid disturbing wild animals and birds as you get your shot.

Family sports events

Punch into the action and keep your subject sharp thanks to an autofocus motor that works brilliantly with Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF.

Candid portraits

Capture natural family moments from a flattering perspective and make your subject stand out from a softly blurred background.

Distant subjects

Bring faraway details into thrilling close-up focus, allowing you to easily spot and photograph aircraft, boats and trains from afar.

ZOOM IN

Move the slider to see how the RF 75-300mm F4-5.6’s flexible telephoto zoom range lets you frame your subject in creative ways.

Canon RF 75-300mm F4-5.6
Canon RF 75-300mm F4-5.6
Canon RF 75-300mm F4-5.6
Canon RF 75-300mm F4-5.6

75mm

300mm

Canon RF 75-300mm F4-5.6

Taken with RF 75-300mm F4-5.6 and EOS R100

  • f/5.6
  • 1/500
  • 3200

Pull faraway subjects into view

Reach out and capture close-up images of subjects that you can’t physically get close to, with the 75-300mm range. Shoot action from the sidelines, wonderful wildlife images and get closer than you thought possible.

Enjoy creative freedom with a telephoto zoom

Zoom in to isolate the subject for maximum impact, zoom out to pull more of the surroundings into your picture. At 300mm you can get as close as 1.5m to fill the frame with detail.

Canon RF 75-300mm F4-5.6

Taken with RF 75-300mm F4-5.6 and EOS R100

  • f/16.0
  • 1/80
  • 100
Canon RF 75-300mm F4-5.6

Taken with RF 75-300mm F4-5.6 and EOS R100

  • f/5.6
  • 1/1000
  • 800

Create impressive, artistic images

Use the telephoto reach and widest available aperture to achieve superb separation between your subject and the background for a professional look.

EXTEND YOUR REACH

Get even more effective reach when you use the RF 75-300mm F4-5.6 on an APS-C camera. An APS-C sensor records a smaller area of the image captured by the lens – so your subject looks even closer than it does on a full-frame camera.

Full frame, lens at 75mm

APS-C EOS R100, lens at 75mm

Sharp subjects, pillow-soft backgrounds

Enjoy beautiful background blur thanks to the seven aperture blades, while the autofocus motor reliably and accurately keeps your subject in sharp focus.

Canon RF 75-300mm F4-5.6

Taken with RF 75-300mm F4-5.6 and EOS R100

  • f/5.0
  • 1/640
  • 1600
Canon RF 75-300mm F4-5.6

An easy way to extend your reach

A great value telephoto kit zoom lens that won’t weigh you down, with a compact, lightweight design that’s ready to go anywhere from a local football match to a remote nature reserve.

Take your passion further

Use this lightweight lens on any EOS R System camera equipped with the RF mount to extend your creativity. Pair it with the EOS R100 for even more reach, equivalent to 120-480mm.

Canon RF 75-300mm F4-5.6

Specifications

  • 75-300mm zoom

    Flexible framing for wildlife and sport

  • 120-480mm equivalent on APS-C

    Extended reach on an APS-C camera

  • Compact size

    146.1mm length when stored

  • Lightweight design

    One of the lightest lenses in its class at approx. 507g

  • 1.5m minimum focusing distance at 300mm

    Shoot closer to the subject to maximise magnification

  • 7-blade circular aperture

    For artistic control of bokeh and highlights

  • Super Spectra coating

    For accurate colour balance and enhanced contrast, plus reduced flare and ghosting

  • Autofocus motor

    For reliable and accurate focusing

See full specification

RF 75-300MM F4-5.6 COMPARED

Your at-a-glance guide to how the RF 75-300mm F4-5.6 compares to other telephoto zoom lenses.

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Canon RF 75-300mm F4-5.6

RF 75-300mm F4-5.6

RF 75-300mm F4-5.6
Canon rf-s 55-210mm f5-7.1 is stm

RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM

RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM
Canon rf 100-400mm f5.6-8 is usm

RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM

RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM

Image Size

Full Frame
APS-C
Full Frame

Focal length

75-300mm
55-210mm
100-400mm

35mm film equivalent focal length

120-480mm on APS-C cameras
88-336mm
160-640mm on APS-C cameras

Maximum Aperture

f/4-5.6
f/5-7.1
f/5.6-8

Optical Image Stabilizer1

None
4.5-stops
5.5-stops

Maximum Magnification (x)

0.25 (at 300mm)
0.28 (at 210mm)
0.41 (at 400mm)

Closest focussing distance (m)

1.5 (at 300mm)
0.73 (at 210mm)
0.88 (at 200mm)

Filter diameter (mm)

58
55
67

Lens Control Ring

No
Combined / focus
Separate

Max diameter x length (mm)2

71.2 x 146.1
69 x 135
79.5 x 164.7

Weight (g)

507
270
635

Canon RF 75-300mm F4-5.6

What’s in the box

  • RF 75-300mm F4-5.6 Lens

  • Lens Cap E-58 II

  • Lens Dust Cap RF

  • User Manual

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