Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM vs Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM and Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM .

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Product
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Name Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 0571C002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Release Year 2016 2004
Release Date 2016-09-15
MSRP N/A 2689 USD
Last known price 599 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II 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 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II 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 Nano Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 120 cm 70 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25
Aperture
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 70 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
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 9 No information
Optics
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Construction 17 elements  /  12 groups 22 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings UD element No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Focal Length 70-300 mm 28-300 mm
Zoom Range 230 mm 272 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 80 mm 92 mm
Length 146 mm 184 mm
Weight 710 gr 1670 gr
Other
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-74B EW-83G
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A