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    Canon EF 38-76 mm f/ 4.5-5.6
    Canon EF 38-76 mm f/ 4.5-5.6

    Canon EF 38-76 mm f/ 4.5-5.6

    38–76mm · f/4.5–5.6

    Overview

    The Canon EF 38-76mm f/4.5-5.6 is a lightweight, compact budget zoom lens with plastic build. Optical performance is poor at wide apertures but improves when stopped down to f/8 or f/11, where sharpness becomes acceptable. It suffers from vignetting at the wide end and is slow (f/4.5-5.6), making it best suited for well-lit conditions or flash use. The lens is ideal for budget-conscious photographers seeking a cheap, light second lens for portraits or macro with adapters, but its odd focal range on crop sensors limits versatility.