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Canon revives 26-year-old lens for RF, everywhere except US
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Photo: Canon Canon has announced an RF-mount version of its 75-300mm F4.0-5.6 low-cost full-frame tele zoom lens. Though there are no details yet of a US release. The company says the Canon RF 75-300mm F4.0-5.6 is based on the existing DC-motor version of the EF-mount 75-300mm F4.0-5.6 III, dating from April 1999. Like the quarter-of-a-century-old lens, the RF-mount version comprises 13 elements in 9 groups, and has a minimum focusing distance of 1.5m and a maximum magnification of 0.25x, delivered at the 300mm position. It has 7 aperture blades, a 58mm filter thread at the front and accepts the same, optional. ET-60 lens hood. At 146mm (5.75") long, the RF-mount version is 24mm longer than the EF-mount version which, not coincidentally, is the difference in flange-back distance between the two mounts. This extra length comes with a 27g increase in weight, taking the new version to 507g (1.11lb). The lens will primarily be sold as part of a two-lens kit, giving an affordable way to add a lot of reach to Canon's RF-mount cameras. No details of a US launch have been given, nor has it been explained why it's not being announced alongside other markets. Speculation that Canon USA might be waiting to see what level of tariffs threatened by the US government end up being imposed was met without comment. The EF-mount version currently sells for $199 on its own or, when combined with a shoulder bag, adds $120 to the cost of the EOS T7 APS-C DSLR. Press release: Bring life even closer with the new RF 75-300mm F4-5.6 telephoto zoom lens London, UK, 29 April 2025 – Today, Canon announces the RF 75-300mm F4-5.6, a lightweight, easy-to-use telephoto zoom lens that’s ideal for users starting out in nature and sports photography with an EOS R System camera. With its amazing reach and flexible zoom range, the RF 75-300mm F4-5.6 provides creative freedom when shooting photos and video of subjects you can’t physically get close to. Users can keep their distance to avoid disturbing wild animals and birds or zoom right into the action when photographing a sports event from the sidelines. The streamlined design lets users react quickly, with a large zoom ring requiring little more than a quarter of a turn to run through the entire zoom range. At 300mm it’s possible to get as close as 1.5m to fill the frame with detail, making this lens a practical solution for portraits of animals and people. The long zoom and wide, seven-blade aperture ensure superb separation between a sharp subject and blurred background for a refined look. This classic entry-level, full-frame 75-300mm lens can be used on any camera equipped with Canon’s advanced RF mount. Paired with an APS-C body such as the EOS R100, it delivers a more powerful 120-480mm effective reach to bring distant subjects even closer. Despite its extensive telephoto coverage, the lens weighs just 507g and is a compact 146.1mm in length when retracted. It’s one of the lightest lenses in its class and ready to go anywhere, from local sport matches to remote nature reserves. The versatile range of focal lengths, affordable pricing and outstanding portability of the RF 75-300mm F4-5.6 ensure that everyone is able to extend their reach and take their passion further. Key features of the RF 75-300mm F4-5.6: 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 For more information about the RF 75-300mm F4-5.6, please visit: https://www.canon.co.uk/lenses/rf-75-300mm-f4-5-6/ Canon RF 75-300mm F4.0-5.6 specifications Principal specificationsLens typeZoom lensMax Format size35mm FFFocal length75–300 mmImage stabilizationNoLens mountCanon RF, Canon RF-SApertureMaximum apertureF4–5.6Minimum apertureF32–45Aperture ringNoNumber of diaphragm blades7OpticsElements13Groups9FocusMinimum focus1.50 m (59.06″)Maximum magnification0.25×AutofocusYesMotor typeMicromotorFull time manualNoFocus methodExtending frontDistance scaleNoDoF scaleNoPhysicalWeight507 g (1.12 lb)Diameter71 mm (2.8″)Length146 mm (5.75″)MaterialsPlastic barrel, metal mountSealingNoColourBlackZoom methodRotary (extending)Power zoomNoZoom lockNoFilter thread58 mmHood product codeET-60Tripod collarNoOptional accessoriesSoft Case LP1019
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Canon has announced an RF-mount version of its 75-300mm F4.0-5.6 low-cost full-frame tele zoom lens. Though there are no details yet of a US release.
The company says the Canon RF 75-300mm F4.0-5.6 is based on the existing DC-motor version of the EF-mount 75-300mm F4.0-5.6 III, dating from April 1999.
Like the quarter-of-a-century-old lens, the RF-mount version comprises 13 elements in 9 groups, and has a minimum focusing distance of 1.5m and a maximum magnification of 0.25x, delivered at the 300mm position.
It has 7 aperture blades, a 58mm filter thread at the front and accepts the same, optional. ET-60 lens hood.
At 146mm (5.75") long, the RF-mount version is 24mm longer than the EF-mount version which, not coincidentally, is the difference in flange-back distance between the two mounts. This extra length comes with a 27g increase in weight, taking the new version to 507g (1.11lb).
The lens will primarily be sold as part of a two-lens kit, giving an affordable way to add a lot of reach to Canon's RF-mount cameras.
No details of a US launch have been given, nor has it been explained why it's not being announced alongside other markets. Speculation that Canon USA might be waiting to see what level of tariffs threatened by the US government end up being imposed was met without comment.
The EF-mount version currently sells for $199 on its own or, when combined with a shoulder bag, adds $120 to the cost of the EOS T7 APS-C DSLR.
Press release:
Bring life even closer with the new RF 75-300mm F4-5.6 telephoto zoom lens
London, UK, 29 April 2025 – Today, Canon announces the RF 75-300mm F4-5.6, a lightweight, easy-to-use telephoto zoom lens that’s ideal for users starting out in nature and sports photography with an EOS R System camera.
With its amazing reach and flexible zoom range, the RF 75-300mm F4-5.6 provides creative freedom when shooting photos and video of subjects you can’t physically get close to. Users can keep their distance to avoid disturbing wild animals and birds or zoom right into the action when photographing a sports event from the sidelines. The streamlined design lets users react quickly, with a large zoom ring requiring little more than a quarter of a turn to run through the entire zoom range.
At 300mm it’s possible to get as close as 1.5m to fill the frame with detail, making this lens a practical solution for portraits of animals and people. The long zoom and wide, seven-blade aperture ensure superb separation between a sharp subject and blurred background for a refined look.
This classic entry-level, full-frame 75-300mm lens can be used on any camera equipped with Canon’s advanced RF mount. Paired with an APS-C body such as the EOS R100, it delivers a more powerful 120-480mm effective reach to bring distant subjects even closer. Despite its extensive telephoto coverage, the lens weighs just 507g and is a compact 146.1mm in length when retracted. It’s one of the lightest lenses in its class and ready to go anywhere, from local sport matches to remote nature reserves.
The versatile range of focal lengths, affordable pricing and outstanding portability of the RF 75-300mm F4-5.6 ensure that everyone is able to extend their reach and take their passion further.
Key features of the RF 75-300mm F4-5.6:
- 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
For more information about the RF 75-300mm F4-5.6, please visit: https://www.canon.co.uk/lenses/rf-75-300mm-f4-5-6/
Canon RF 75-300mm F4.0-5.6 specifications
| Principal specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens type | Zoom lens |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF |
| Focal length | 75–300 mm |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Lens mount | Canon RF, Canon RF-S |
| Aperture | |
| Maximum aperture | F4–5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | F32–45 |
| Aperture ring | No |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 7 |
| Optics | |
| Elements | 13 |
| Groups | 9 |
| Focus | |
| Minimum focus | 1.50 m (59.06″) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.25× |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Motor type | Micromotor |
| Full time manual | No |
| Focus method | Extending front |
| Distance scale | No |
| DoF scale | No |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 507 g (1.12 lb) |
| Diameter | 71 mm (2.8″) |
| Length | 146 mm (5.75″) |
| Materials | Plastic barrel, metal mount |
| Sealing | No |
| Colour | Black |
| Zoom method | Rotary (extending) |
| Power zoom | No |
| Zoom lock | No |
| Filter thread | 58 mm |
| Hood product code | ET-60 |
| Tripod collar | No |
| Optional accessories | Soft Case LP1019 |
