Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM vs Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM and Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM .
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Product |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Name | Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM | Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Release Year | 1987 | 2005 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | N/A | 649 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 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 70-300mm F4-5.6 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 | 150 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 70 mm F5,6 at 300 mm Variable Aperture |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Construction | 10 elements / 8 groups | 15 elements / 10 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Focal Length | 300 mm | 70-300 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
230 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 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 125 mm | 76 mm |
Length | 253 mm | 142 mm |
Weight | 2855 gr | 630 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 48 mm | 58 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
Lens Hood SKU | N/A | ET-65B |
Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |