Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM vs Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM and Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM .
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Product |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM |
Name | Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM | Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM |
Release Year | 1999 | 1990 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 7999 USD | 470 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM |
Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM |
Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | No information | Ultrasonic |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 300 cm | 150 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 5 | |
Aperture |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 100 mm F5,6 at 300 mm Variable Aperture |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | 8 |
Optics |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM |
Construction | 17 elements / 13 groups | 13 elements / 10 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM |
Focal Length | 400 mm | 100-300 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
200 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 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM |
Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
Diameter | 163 mm | 73 mm |
Length | 349 mm | 121 mm |
Weight | 5370 gr | 540 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 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-65 III |
Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
Other | Optional accessories Soft Case ES-C17/LP1019 |