Canon 75-300 vs. 100-300

[DeepSpring]

I am looking for an inexpensive telephoto lens. I'm not going to be using it to to much but I'd like to have it for when the time happens.

I was wondering between these 2 lenses which way you would go? The 100-300 looks like a stronger build.

If you have any other suggestions in the $200 range feel free to add them. Thanks.

Links to the 2
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...059&is=USA&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=cart&A=details&Q=&sku=169269&is=USA

 

[Big Mike]

Canon EF 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM zoom telephoto lens differs from the 75-300mm models with its higher-performance ring-type Ultrasonic focusing motor and superior AF speed

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[DeepSpring]

I saw that but I still wanted some user opinion. From what I've seen products don't always live up to their description.

 

[Big Mike]

I haven't really heard much about the 100-300, I think it's an older lens. However, ring USM is a nice upgrade over the plain USM...is it worth the extra $70 or so? I don't know. Since you are going for a cheap lens anyway, the 70-300 is probably good enough.

 

[250Gimp]

This review page should help you out a bit. I know I refer to it when looking to purchase a lense.

http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/

Hope it helps.

 

[DeepSpring]

I've seen that page before but couldnt remember the exact link.

Thanks I'll need to bookmark it

 

[TomHuck-wa]

I have had the 100-300 for a long time, it is an excellent lens. And inexpensive. Never had the 75-300 so cant comment.