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Canon 70-300 vs 75-300 Lens Comparison
Two very similar lenses go head to head at the 2022 Purdue Grand Prix. This ISN’T the most organized review of all time, but I had fun making my first lens review in forever, so enjoy it!
Jump to what you wanna know!
00:00 - I'm an idiot (intro)
00:31 - Lens Intros
01:05 - Prices
02:31 - Shooting Montage
04:17 - General Observations
04:31 - Focusing
05:36 - Sharpness
06:43 - Weird Bokeh?
07:19 - Focusing Comparison
08:55 - 70-300's Digital Display
09:40 - Some Conclusions
10:49 - The Difficult Choice Between the Two
11:52 - What it's really about
13:05 - Some final images
Here’s the link to the video slideshow I created for my class:
ua-cam.com/video/Mo8pShZ42H0/v-deo.html
Thanks again to Amanda and Jake for the awesome portrait shoot and interview!
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Music used:
Knowpe - Noir Et Blanc Vie - UA-cam Audio Library
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @eassoe9
    @eassoe9 Місяць тому

    Did you tested this combi also? CANON EF-S 55-250MM F/4-5.6 IS STM or canon ef 70-300mm f/4-5.6 is ii usm

  • @rawizulkefli
    @rawizulkefli Місяць тому

    Hey! Your review really helpful

  • @shaggers8041
    @shaggers8041 Місяць тому

    The 75-300mm is a Decent Budget Lens, but there are Much Better Options! I Just Bought a Sigma 70-300mm DG Lens for EF Mount for about $75, and It has Noticeably Better Image Quality than Either of these Lenses. It Lacks IS, and has Pretty Slow AF, but Pretty Comparable to that 75-300mm in my Experience. It even has a Pretty Decent Macro Mode! And if You're in a Field that Needs IS, you can get the Canon 55-250mm IS STM Lens, which While Not having Quite as Good Image Quality, It's Similar or Better than these Lenses are (Assuming the 50mm Less isn't a Limitation). This Lens is Usually only Around $100 Second Hand. At the Price of $400 though, that 70-300mm Canon Lens just Isn't Worth it. So Many Lenses with Better Performance in Almost every Way for that Price.

  • @deniserichard4574
    @deniserichard4574 Місяць тому

    Let your cat help 😊

  • @JoeCastellon
    @JoeCastellon 2 місяці тому

    Great video!! Seems the 70-300mm is the better choice when you need to take pictures and you know you won't have extra time to make sure you get the shot right, in other words, you need to get it right on the first 2-3 tries at most. So, semi-professional work. By the way, those drive by shots of the go karts were AWESOME!!

  • @christianloseni3777
    @christianloseni3777 4 місяці тому

    Focal length shows up different on APSC😂😂😂 damn it

    • @nickslens
      @nickslens 3 місяці тому

      Yeahhh that'll be a perpetual problem since it's a full frame lens. It'll definitely work, but it's always more ideal to stick with lenses designed for the appropriate sensor size. But I've dealt with it for sure!

  • @FabioCase-bz3yt
    @FabioCase-bz3yt 4 місяці тому

    muito bom

  • @sajitkarki222
    @sajitkarki222 4 місяці тому

    Don't buy 75-300, rather go for 55-250

    • @christianloseni3777
      @christianloseni3777 4 місяці тому

      Apsc only

    • @user-ys7qg9ur8x
      @user-ys7qg9ur8x Місяць тому

      the extra 100 or so is so worth it

    • @jasonbodden8816
      @jasonbodden8816 Місяць тому

      @@user-ys7qg9ur8x The 55-250 is still a much better lens overall than the 75-300. I really want to try the 70-300, though.

    • @hamlet2017
      @hamlet2017 Місяць тому

      ​@@user-ys7qg9ur8x worth it, 75-300's stabilizer is the worst.

  • @ABouyerProductions
    @ABouyerProductions 5 місяців тому

    Can I get a cannon r8 and one of those

    • @nickslens
      @nickslens 5 місяців тому

      Yeah EF to R lens mount adapters! I used one for this video. None of these are R lenses.

  • @rodolfonetto118
    @rodolfonetto118 5 місяців тому

    The only racing category that is faster and has higher g-force on curves than kart is F1 - Ayrton Senna.

  • @Old-ShoolGamer-23
    @Old-ShoolGamer-23 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for this video and breaking down the specs .

  • @billvinson7859
    @billvinson7859 6 місяців тому

    I used mine with my Fujifilm X-T30 for 2 air shows. I got great videos and photos of the Air Force Thunderbirds and the Navy Blue Angels. ❤

  • @tourinojacks5844
    @tourinojacks5844 6 місяців тому

    Nice review. I liked and subbed.

  • @warrenem4
    @warrenem4 7 місяців тому

    Hi, Loved your comparison of the lenses, just wondering what photo software are you using on you pc as I'm looking for one myself?

    • @nickslens
      @nickslens 7 місяців тому

      I have always been a fan of Adobe Lightroom, but I haven't renewed my subscription in a while, as photography hasn't been a significant part of my life lately (and I'm no longer a student so I can't take advantage of the delicious student discount). So I've been searching myself. I know GIMP is free and pretty popular but I haven't delved into it yet.

    • @warrenem4
      @warrenem4 7 місяців тому

      Hi, Thanks for taking the time to answer me really appreciate that, Thanks for the advice I'll have a look at the ones your mentioned, Cheers and have a good new year, Mark

  • @lobanrahmantonoy4130
    @lobanrahmantonoy4130 7 місяців тому

    I bought a 70-200mm f/2.8 from Sigma, very old. But I am shocked with the sharpness of this lens. Try to find Sigma or Tamron 70-200mm and give a review.

  • @ilmanzuale1143
    @ilmanzuale1143 7 місяців тому

    what camera did you use for this video?

    • @nickslens
      @nickslens 7 місяців тому

      Canon EOS RP.

  • @user-mi4zt9mi3n
    @user-mi4zt9mi3n 7 місяців тому

    Best video while comparing both the lenses. I liked the content

    • @nickslens
      @nickslens 7 місяців тому

      Thanks! I appreciate that!

  • @keithwiebe1787
    @keithwiebe1787 8 місяців тому

    I'm using the 70-300 in my R8 and absolutely love the lens. Extremely fast focus and sharp at 300. Need longer reach for birding and getting an RF800 but have had this lens for years. I tried selling it though on FB before I got the R8 and one guy offered me 200 with shipping. No thanks. No other takers.

  • @tonykeltsflorida
    @tonykeltsflorida 8 місяців тому

    I have a 75-300 and a tripod. Moon pictures come out pretty good.

  • @bhuy797
    @bhuy797 9 місяців тому

    75-300 is for beginners, low budget zoom lens. It may be good for astronomy with low cost.

  • @janholubicka7154
    @janholubicka7154 9 місяців тому

    The weird bokeh is brobably becouse there was a fence between you and the subject. On a diferent note for me the biggest problem with the 75-300 is its purple fringing which is horrible on contrasting edges (you can get around it on ff but on aps-c its unuseable)

  • @Bahecuk
    @Bahecuk 9 місяців тому

    Lots of owners of this lens here, so pls help me - is yours sharp at F2.8? Mine is pretty blurry fully open, but becomes decent at F3.2 and smaller apertures.

    • @nickslens
      @nickslens 9 місяців тому

      Hey I unfortunately no longer own this lens or else I’d test it right now but I don’t recall having issues with sharpness wide open. Sounds like you may have a bad lens.

  • @haliarskaphoto
    @haliarskaphoto 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for this video ❤️

  • @dmtr404
    @dmtr404 10 місяців тому

    7:04 - that blur happened because you were shooting through the fence, not because of the lens. It happens like that when you shoot through things sometimes. :)

    • @nickslens
      @nickslens 10 місяців тому

      Hey thanks for the info! If that's it, then it's not too bad of an issue! Very niche use case!

    • @eburneentertainment9903
      @eburneentertainment9903 8 місяців тому

      Came here to say this

    • @brunoalves-pg9eo
      @brunoalves-pg9eo 2 місяці тому

      I own the 70-300mm, I use it mainly for wildlife and that weird bokeh is a thing. It's not because of the fence, if there's branches or wires in the background, it will do that. That said, I'm pretty happy with the lens, this olnly happens in very specific conditions, the lens is very nice for wildlife. sharp, fast auto-focus and light and compact to carry around.

  • @aryanbhagat981
    @aryanbhagat981 10 місяців тому

    Another awesome and helpful video could be on Moon photos with both this lenses !!

  • @JaySilva88
    @JaySilva88 10 місяців тому

    The 75-300 is dog poop. Good only if you're on a very tight budget and need the reach to take some kids photos you will print tiny or don't mind the image degradation. You will also miss allot of shots with that autofocus. If you're serious about getting good pictures, between these two get the 70-300 USM.

  • @jayakerabhigna
    @jayakerabhigna 11 місяців тому

    you are very good rewiever...!!u cleared all my doubt bruh...love u..!!

    • @nickslens
      @nickslens 11 місяців тому

      Thanks! I appreciate it! Maybe eventually I'll make more!

  • @PatrickPoppJohannsen
    @PatrickPoppJohannsen 11 місяців тому

    I need a lens for my Canon 70d which I bought on Monday and I need to take pictures of animals and I have looked between the two, your video has made me smarter about which one to choose

    • @nickslens
      @nickslens 11 місяців тому

      I'm glad it helped! I might recommend shying away from these choices, as they're designed for Canon's full frame systems, but maybe check out the EF-S lenses. Maybe the 55-250. But if you're planning on one day upgrading to a full frame Canon, the options in the video might be a better choice long term!

    • @youandican2
      @youandican2 7 місяців тому

      @@nickslens - why would you recommend they shy away from a EF full frame lens? Seems to be a bit short sighted to me. If one ever plans on buying good quality glass they are never going to find it in the EF-S lineup. Save yourself some money in the long-run and buy good quality glass.

  • @Danny-BigD
    @Danny-BigD 11 місяців тому

    Its nice but NOT worth the price

  • @jrfstudio
    @jrfstudio 11 місяців тому

    Funny how I can’t get rid of the 75-300. Once you have it, once you learn how to compensate it’s limitations, it’s very hard to invest money on another focus lens, unless you wanna aim at an L series. For me it came as a kit lens so the deal was great. I rather spent money on a classic 70-200 F4 or add a camera body (a mirrorless for example)

  • @jasminecarriker7047
    @jasminecarriker7047 11 місяців тому

    This lens ruined my shots today and I still like it. It's called Stockholm Syndrome😂

  • @akbaromar2209
    @akbaromar2209 11 місяців тому

    in how many f stops does 70mm- 3oo comes?

  • @Vaqueirogringo
    @Vaqueirogringo 11 місяців тому

    Great review! Thanks!

  • @scopeway
    @scopeway Рік тому

    I just picked a second hand one of these on eBay as part of a package deal. 300mm on a crop sensor of 1.6 gives you a fullframe equivalent of 480mm. No image stab but just up the shutter speed and iso and if needed clean up the noise in post processing with Topaz or LRC.

  • @Scyth3934
    @Scyth3934 Рік тому

    I've had a terrible experience with the 75-300. Worst Canon lens ever!

  • @user-ni2vd4ye1o
    @user-ni2vd4ye1o Рік тому

    Thank you very much! This is the most helpful review of these lenses on UA-cam! I have been looking for a report on how these lenses do not shoot flower-leaves, but ACTION for a long time. Because it is for action that attention is paid to these lenses. Thank you!

  • @eduardoniederauer5537
    @eduardoniederauer5537 Рік тому

    Here I am, in 2023, checking if I made a good decision by buying this lens from an Ebay seller in Italy. It was very helpful, thank you! :)

  • @johnviennas3280
    @johnviennas3280 Рік тому

    With my experience with the 75-300MM, I found it hands down better to focus in Manual mode. Tripod also helps to stabilize the camera.... Oh...and a lens hood improves the images, especially when using the video mode.

  • @michaelneumann1865
    @michaelneumann1865 Рік тому

    Those portraits are amazing! Really good!!! Thanks for the great review.

  • @froger2585
    @froger2585 Рік тому

    7:19 this happens to me a lot when I take photos on the 75-300m. I this it happens if something is in the way on the zoom can’t process the image but I’m not sure

  • @tehseen
    @tehseen Рік тому

    Nicely told . Very informative . I bought 75 300 recently in budget price.

  • @Robbe902
    @Robbe902 Рік тому

    I don't know if you've figured it out yourself yet. but use this 70-300 times on an APS-C camera. this lens is intelligent and recognizes whether it is on a full frame or aps-c camera. the moment it's on an aps-c camera, you'll learn to love the mini display because it THEN shows the focal length equivalent to the fullframe camera (including crop calculation). On a full frame camera this makes little sense, since the focal length is printed DIRECTLY next to the display.

  • @jan-martinulvag1953
    @jan-martinulvag1953 Рік тому

    No talk of sweet spot

  • @darleneferguson2166
    @darleneferguson2166 Рік тому

    Thanks for the review and honest opinion. Just picked up the XC50-230mm. I see that this video is five years old. The lens has firmware updates so hopeful some of the AF and IS has been addressed. I paid $230 for a refurbished lens, which is an incredible value.

  • @nurukassim-to9jn
    @nurukassim-to9jn Рік тому

    My beautiful country it's very awesome.

  • @liselanctot1536
    @liselanctot1536 Рік тому

    Thanks for this information. Would the 75-300 with a tripod, be good to get shots of birds that are far away? Like 500ft?

    • @nickslens
      @nickslens Рік тому

      I'm not sure about distance, but I'm sure you could make it work. Just ensure you have the right angle and adequate lighting and it can look good!

    • @liselanctot1536
      @liselanctot1536 Рік тому

      @@nickslens thanks for your quick reply

  • @bluedemon8306
    @bluedemon8306 Рік тому

    What camera was this taken on ??

  • @MavicAir2TW
    @MavicAir2TW Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing! 70-300 looks great !

  • @razeenasrafy3939
    @razeenasrafy3939 Рік тому

    Thanks.

  • @Mr_Warzone_
    @Mr_Warzone_ Рік тому

    What’s the camera you’re using?

    • @nickslens
      @nickslens Рік тому

      It’s the Canon EOS RP.