Joy Agwunobi
Canon has officially introduced a new addition to its RF-mount lens lineup with the launch of the RF 75-300mm F4-5.6, a lightweight and budget-friendly telephoto zoom lens designed specifically for full-frame EOS R System cameras.
According to the company, the lens is aimed at beginner photographers interested in nature, wildlife, and sports photography.Positioned as a classic entry-level telephoto zoom, the RF 75-300mm F4-5.6 offers an impressive range for capturing distant subjects, providing users with creative flexibility whether they are shooting photos or recording video.
Canon highlights that the lens enables users to photograph subjects they cannot physically approach, such as birds in the wild or athletes in action, while maintaining a compact and easy-to-handle form.
The lens features a flexible focal length range of 75-300mm, which extends to an effective 120-480mm when used on an APS-C camera body like the Canon EOS R100. This makes it especially attractive to users seeking extended reach without the bulk of heavier telephoto lenses.
Despite its broad telephoto coverage, Canon has managed to keep the design lightweight at just 507 grams and compact at 146.1mm in length when retracted. The brand claims it is one of the lightest lenses in its class, making it highly portable for photographers on the go—whether heading to a local football game or venturing into remote wildlife locations.
With a minimum focusing distance of 1.5 metres at the 300mm end, the lens allows photographers to fill the frame with fine details, making it suitable for close-up portraits of people and animals. The 7-blade circular aperture contributes to a soft, aesthetically pleasing background blur, separating the subject sharply from the surroundings for a professional finish.
The RF 75-300mm F4-5.6 also incorporates Canon’s Super Spectra coating, which helps reduce lens flare and ghosting, ensuring cleaner, sharper images even in challenging lighting conditions.
Canon emphasises that this lens has been developed for ease of use. A large zoom ring enables users to traverse the entire focal range with just a quarter-turn, allowing quick reactions to changing scenes.
Key Features of the Canon RF 75-300mm F4-5.6:
- Versatile 75-300mm focal range for full-frame EOS R System cameras
- 120-480mm equivalent reach when paired with APS-C bodies
- Minimum focusing distance of 1.5 metres at 300mm
- Lightweight and compact: 507g and 146.1mm when retracted
- 7-blade circular aperture for smooth background blur
- Super Spectra coating to minimise ghosting and flare