Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM vs Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM and Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III |
| Name | Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM | Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III |
| Release Year | 2005 | 1999 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 649 USD | 199 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
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 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III |
| 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 | 150 cm | 150 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III |
| 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 |
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 | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III |
| Construction | 15 elements / 10 groups | 13 elements / 9 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III |
| Focal Length | 70-300 mm | 75-300 mm |
| Zoom Range | 230 mm | 225 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 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 76 mm | 71 mm |
| Length | 142 mm | 122 mm |
| Weight | 630 gr | 480 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens Hood | Not Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ET-65B | ET-60 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |