Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM vs Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM and Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM.
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Product |
Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
| Name | Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM | Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
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Release Date and Price |
Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
| Release Year | 2023 | 1987 |
| Release Date | 2023-04-20 | |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon EF |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L 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 | 180 cm | 300 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,16 | |
Aperture |
Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | No information |
Optics |
Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
| Construction | 23 elements / 18 groups | 10 elements / 8 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | One fluorite element, four UD elements, one aspherical element | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
| Focal Length | 100-300 mm | 300 mm |
| Zoom Range | 200 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 5 stops | N/A |
Physical |
Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 128 mm | 125 mm |
| Length | 323 mm | 253 mm |
| Weight | 2650 gr | 2855 gr |
Other |
Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 112 mm | 48 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ET-124 | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |