It looks like Canon has announced an RF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 lens, but it isn’t being announced in the USA for the moment. This is obviously a surprise to us, but we don’t get a lot of information about entry level lenses ahead of time, and that’s cool.
The EF 75-300mm was probably the worst lens that Canon even made for the EF mount, so hopefully the RF version is better in some way, as it looks to be based off the EF version.
There are developing markets around the globe that are important to Canon’s unit sales and growth, so this lens should fit the bill for people looking for an inexpensive telephoto zoom lens.
The lens is super light-weight, but it doesn’t have image stabilization. The target market will likely have full-frame cameras without IBIS, such as the EOS R8. Perhaps we’re going to see IBIS appear across the entire Canon lineup with the next iterations of current cameras.
What’s interesting, is Canon appears to have a new focus motor that they call a “DC Motor”, we’re not sure exactly what this motor is, but we’ll find out soon enough. That gives Canon four different focus motors, USM, VCM, STM and now DC.
The Canon RF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 has not yet been announced for the US market, which may be a bi-product of the current trade war.
Canon RF 75-300mm f4-5.6
- Compact entry-level RF telephoto zoom with 75-300mm reach
- f4-5.6 variable aperture for creative background separation
- 13 elements in 9 groups for balanced optical performance
- Super Spectra Coating reduces flare and improves contrast
- 7-blade circular aperture delivers smooth, natural bokeh
- 1.5m minimum focus distance for close-up telephoto shots
- DC autofocus motor for accurate and reliable subject focus
- 507g lightweight build and 146.1mm length for portability
- 58mm front filter thread for compatible accessories
- Canon RF mount for full EOS R System integration
Capture distant subjects with the Canon RF 75-300mm f4-5.6, a compact telephoto zoom for EOS R System cameras. The f4-5.6 aperture offers effective depth of field control, supported by 13 elements in 9 groups for consistent sharpness.
A Super Spectra Coating reduces flare and boosts contrast, while a 7-blade aperture creates natural bokeh. The lightweight 507g build and 146.1mm length optimise handling for dynamic wildlife and sports photography.
Consistent clarity across the zoom range
The RF 75-300mm f4-5.6 features a carefully constructed optical design with 13 elements arranged in 9 groups, ensuring a well-balanced image quality from 75mm to 300mm. A Super Spectra Coating minimises flare and ghosting, delivering high-contrast results with accurate colour reproduction even in backlit conditions.
With a 7-blade aperture diaphragm delivering smooth, natural background blur, the lens enables creative subject isolation without compromising sharpness.
Reliable autofocus and subject tracking
The RF 75-300mm f4-5.6 uses a DC motor to drive fast, dependable autofocus, supporting stills and video. When paired with EOS R System cameras, Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF system enables accurate subject detection across the frame, maintaining consistent focus throughout the zoom range.
A minimum focusing distance of 1.5 metres at 300mm allows detailed close-up composition, while the responsive focus performance makes it easier to track moving wildlife, athletes, and distant subjects.
Lightweight design for maximum portability
At only 507g and measuring 146.1mm when retracted, the RF 75-300mm f4-5.6 remains highly portable without sacrificing performance. Its compact size and balanced weight distribution make it ideal for handheld wildlife, sports and action photography, where mobility is essential.
The lightweight build reduces fatigue during extended sessions, supporting easier, more responsive tracking of moving subjects even when shooting without a monopod or support.
Seamless compatibility with Canon EOS R cameras
Designed with an RF-mount, the RF 75-300mm f4-5.6 integrates fully with Canon’s EOS R System. It maintains a compact, well-balanced pairing with lightweight EOS R bodies such as the EOS R100, and delivers an extended 120-480mm equivalent focal length on APS-C sensor models.
A 58mm front filter thread accepts a range of accessories, while compatibility with the ET-60 lens hood helps reduce unwanted flare from stray light.
Specifications
| Angle Of View | Horizontal: 27° – 6° 50′, Vertical:18° 11′ – 4° 35′, Diagonal: 32° 11′ – 8° 15′ |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Autofocus Motor | DC Motor |
| Colour | Black |
| Filter Thread [mm] | 58mm |
| Focal Length ~ Tele [mm] | 300mm |
| Focal Length ~ Wide [mm] | 75mm |
| Hood Model | ET-60 |
| Included Accessories | Lens Cap E-58 II, Rear Lens Dust Cap RF |
| Lens Elements | 13 |
| Lens Groups | 9 |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF-Mount |
| Lens Type | Telephoto Zoom |
| Max Aperture ~ Tele | 5.6 |
| Max Aperture ~ Wide | 4 |
| Minimum Aperture | 32 – 45 |
| Minimum Focus Distance [m] | 1.50 |
| Size | 71.2 x 146.1 mm |
| Weight [g] | 507.00 |
Press Release
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
|
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's how it works. |
The specs are exactly the same, and it even has the ol' DC micromotor AF. The length of the lens grew by exactly the difference between the EF mount and the RF mount.
That's awful, what an terrible lens that was.
Truly astounding innovation from Canon. Bold and intrepid. What other major brand has the vision and dedication to glue a mount adapter on a cheap lens that's a quarter-century old and call it new.
Ok, in fairness although the lens is from 1999, they did add the super spectra coating that was first seen on the 24/1.4L II in 2008. Yay.So...Canon FTW? :unsure: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:Oops, I was wrong above, although I will blame Google's AI summary, which suggested that super spectra coating (SSC) was first used on the EF 24L II when more digging showed me that Google was confusing it with sub-wavelength coating (SWC). SSC was used on FD lenses. So it really is the same old EF MkIII. Go Canon!
Nah, the EF 28-200 3.5-5.6 was absolutely horribobble. Can't imagine the 75-300 was worse than that one ;-)
Reviews and IQ comparisons will tell, if this is something worth thinking about.
Or if it will be like the old EF :sick:
RF 75-300mm F4-5.6 326,99 €
at https://www.calumetphoto.de/
Looks like hands off
Anyways, there are a gazillion used 75-300s out there on the used market. It'd be cheaper to get one of those and to use a 3rd party EF-RF adapter.
Then again, I bet this lens is going to be packaged with camera bodies. I doubt if they'll sell many after market.
This one... :cautious:^5 (it's called "cautious" emoji, but for me it is totally a "side eye" emoji :LOL: )
So in the same day we get a fuzzy but exciting rumor, and this pile of :poop::poop::poop:
Perfect pair with the R100? :ROFLMAO:
I know it will probably sell a lot of units... but thank you Canon, more savings for me... (technically cost avoidance I know)