Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM vs Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM and Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III.
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Product |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III |
| Name | Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM | Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| SKU | 0570C002 | |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III |
| Release Year | 2015 | 1999 |
| Release Date | 2015-05-11 | |
| MSRP | N/A | 199 USD |
| Last known price | 125 USD | 0 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III |
| Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Stepper motor | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 35 cm | 150 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,21 | |
Aperture |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III |
| Maximum Aperture | F1,8 |
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 | 7 | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III |
| Construction | 6 elements / 5 groups | 13 elements / 9 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III |
| Focal Length | 50 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 | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 69 mm | 71 mm |
| Length | 39 mm | 122 mm |
| Weight | 159 gr | 480 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 49 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens Hood | Not Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ES-68 | ET-60 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
