Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM vs Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM and Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM .
Compare Specifications
Product |
Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM |
| Name | Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM | Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
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Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM |
| Release Year | 2008 | 1999 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 11999 USD | 234 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III 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 | 600 cm | 150 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM |
| Maximum Aperture | F5,6 |
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 75 mm F5,6 at 300 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM |
| Construction | 18 elements / 14 groups | 13 elements / 9 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM |
| Focal Length | 800 mm | 75-300 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
225 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
IS |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 162 mm | 71 mm |
| Length | 461 mm | 122 mm |
| Weight | 4500 gr | 480 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ET-155 | ET-60 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |