Thanks for the review. I really like your review format: talking about features, interspersing photos that you've taken with the lens and finally your personal comments. I found the review helpful, informative and practical. I appreciate that you placed the lens in context (i.e. beginner kit lens) and reviewed it as such rather than comparing it , dismissively, to lenses costing 5+ times more.
The shutter speed match to the focal length is a good tip. Thanks brother. I got the SL3, so it does have sensor based stabilization, but it works better when matched with a stabilized lens.
I used that lens for a couple of years until I purchased the Sigma 150-600 C. I have just traded it in for a 24-105 f/4 L macro. It was a great lens, but as you stated the reach was short.
i just bought this lens today just to try it out since I'm just starting out to see if photography is what i want to career wise. thanks for your review on it
@@TobyWoodPhoto I think it's works, it takes good close ups which I like especially when my husband goes dirt bike riding which is why I bought it. And I might in the future for now I'm just doing it was a hobby
Hi Toby, here’s a question regarding your shutter speed. You stated you always match the shutter speed with the focal length of the lens. In this case 300mm when at its extreme. However, the Canon MKII has a cropped sensor, which makes the 300mm lens a 480mm. Is it better to allow for the crop factor when calculating your shitter speed, I.e. 480-500 of a second?
That is a great observation and it depends on how steady your hand is. I have not had an issue just using the lenses focal length as a minimum. If you are noticing shake or blur in your images then add the crop factor. The focal length minimum shutter speed is a general rule for most scenarios, hope this helps!
@@TobyWoodPhoto The focal length shutter speed comes from the film days, which is "full frame". Apply the crop factor until you get good at being steady - everyone is different and some can shoot slower. The freezing effect of the shutter speed prevents angular shake from jostling the angular slice that the lens puts on the recording medium. A narrower slice thanks to APS-C means a given angular shake of the camera produces a greater percentage impact to the image, driving the shutter higher to compensate. I've had one of these since the 90s and although I have been satisfied with the images, I upgraded to the 70-200 IS and recently branched out into M43 mirrorless. I am so spoiled with stabilization now that I have to push myself to dust this one off and give it some use. Getting older doesn't help!
Yes that will do a little bit of stabilisation when videoing with the camera. It will not stabilise the frame when taking photos and at the longer range the stabilisation will likely have minimal effect
I bought my first camera yesterday which is a Canon 70d and I would like a not so expensive lens so I have considered that lens for a start would it be a good idea?. should be used for nature and animal pictures
I'm new to a dslr camera, usually just use my phone but wanted something different, I have bought the Canon 2000D and just purchased this 75-300mm lens for £100, what other long lens would you recommend on a budget, as I said I'm new to a proper camera and don't want to spend ££££ on a lens so soon
Hi, this is great news! You will have such fun with your new DSLR camera. I am not sure on how to advise you until I know your purposes so please tell me what you plan on using the camera for ie portraits, wildlife, sport, products
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Thanks for the review. I really like your review format: talking about features, interspersing photos that you've taken with the lens and finally your personal comments. I found the review helpful, informative and practical. I appreciate that you placed the lens in context (i.e. beginner kit lens) and reviewed it as such rather than comparing it , dismissively, to lenses costing 5+ times more.
Thank you, that's really kind and I'm glad you enjoyed!!
The shutter speed match to the focal length is a good tip. Thanks brother.
I got the SL3, so it does have sensor based stabilization, but it works better when matched with a stabilized lens.
Great review! I appreciate your in-depth descriptions. I’m debating buying this lens or the 55-250.
I’m learning photography and I enjoy shooting nature and wildlife, but while the lens has its faults I’m able to get relatively good pictures from it
It's defo able to make great results!
Please share your flickr URL.
Great work. Your video here was quite helpful.
I used that lens for a couple of years until I purchased the Sigma 150-600 C. I have just traded it in for a 24-105 f/4 L macro. It was a great lens, but as you stated the reach was short.
i just bought this lens today just to try it out since I'm just starting out to see if photography is what i want to career wise. thanks for your review on it
How are you finding it?
@@TobyWoodPhoto I found this one at target where the electronics are
And are you enjoying using it? Do you see a career in Photography? If you don't mind me asking :)
@@TobyWoodPhoto I think it's works, it takes good close ups which I like especially when my husband goes dirt bike riding which is why I bought it. And I might in the future for now I'm just doing it was a hobby
Hi Toby, here’s a question regarding your shutter speed.
You stated you always match the shutter speed with the focal length of the lens. In this case 300mm when at its extreme. However, the Canon MKII has a cropped sensor, which makes the 300mm lens a 480mm. Is it better to allow for the crop factor when calculating your shitter speed, I.e.
480-500 of a second?
That is a great observation and it depends on how steady your hand is. I have not had an issue just using the lenses focal length as a minimum. If you are noticing shake or blur in your images then add the crop factor. The focal length minimum shutter speed is a general rule for most scenarios, hope this helps!
@@TobyWoodPhoto The focal length shutter speed comes from the film days, which is "full frame". Apply the crop factor until you get good at being steady - everyone is different and some can shoot slower. The freezing effect of the shutter speed prevents angular shake from jostling the angular slice that the lens puts on the recording medium. A narrower slice thanks to APS-C means a given angular shake of the camera produces a greater percentage impact to the image, driving the shutter higher to compensate.
I've had one of these since the 90s and although I have been satisfied with the images, I upgraded to the 70-200 IS and recently branched out into M43 mirrorless. I am so spoiled with stabilization now that I have to push myself to dust this one off and give it some use. Getting older doesn't help!
Stunning photo of the butterfly. May I ask roughly what distance you were from the subject when you took those photographs?
It was only about a meter and a half, the butterfly was just off the path across a ditch :)
It's interesting to hear you . I recently bought this lense and learning its use .
Thanks.
Tehseen , Pakistan
I'm glad to hear that
@@TobyWoodPhoto pl suggest the best aperture for the most clear picture.
Thanks
I understand that this 75-300 don't have stabilization, I have a body with built in stabilization, but still will this slightly be stabilized?
Yes that will do a little bit of stabilisation when videoing with the camera. It will not stabilise the frame when taking photos and at the longer range the stabilisation will likely have minimal effect
I bought my first camera yesterday which is a Canon 70d and I would like a not so expensive lens so I have considered that lens for a start would it be a good idea?. should be used for nature and animal pictures
For a first lens it is a good choice as it gives you the reach and even though it is the budget options it can still take exceptional photos!
I'm new to a dslr camera, usually just use my phone but wanted something different, I have bought the Canon 2000D and just purchased this 75-300mm lens for £100, what other long lens would you recommend on a budget, as I said I'm new to a proper camera and don't want to spend ££££ on a lens so soon
Hi, this is great news! You will have such fun with your new DSLR camera. I am not sure on how to advise you until I know your purposes so please tell me what you plan on using the camera for ie portraits, wildlife, sport, products
You could get a 55-250! It'll help with video and it's sharper! It has Image Stabilization which won't make it as shaky
Walked past the ducks swimming😮 is this lens good for video?
Do you done if before for sports photography?
I haven't used this lens in particular however I was doing some sports photography earlier with this camera and there were some great shots!
@@TobyWoodPhoto Thanks my friend
Hi. The lens good for videos?
No, tbh it isn't very good for video. It is only usable with stabiliser of tripod :)
I looking for someone who can do a review on a Canon 70d with a Sigma 60 to 600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS (S) sports lens x10
Nice photography ♥️♥️
Thank you!
@@TobyWoodPhoto well come 😊
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Thank you!
@@TobyWoodPhoto well come 😊
very mid looking lens. No color or life in the photos at all. Very boring and lifeless
It is a budget lens allowing people who can't buy professional lenses to have fun :)
It's all about having fun,you should take the stick out of your ass.