Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM vs Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM and Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM .

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Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Name Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Release Year 1987 2004
Release Date
MSRP N/A 2689 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS 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 300 cm 70 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Construction 10 elements  /  8 groups 22 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Focal Length 300 mm 28-300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
272 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 125 mm 92 mm
Length 253 mm 184 mm
Weight 2855 gr 1670 gr
Other
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 48 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A EW-83G
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A