Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 vs Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 and Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM.

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Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Name Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Release Year 2004 2002
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Mount Canon EF-S Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 28 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Maximum Aperture F3.5-5.6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3.5 at 18 mm
F5.6 at 55 mm
Variable Aperture
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 90 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 13 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Focal Length 18-55 mm 90-300 mm
Zoom Range 37 mm 210 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 68 mm 71 mm
Length 79 mm 114 mm
Weight 190 gr 420 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-60C ET-60
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A