Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM vs Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM and Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM.
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Product |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM |
| Name | Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM | Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM |
| Release Year | 1999 | 2010 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 234 USD | 1599 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 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 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM |
| 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 | 120 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM |
| Maximum 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 |
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 70 mm F5,6 at 300 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM |
| Construction | 13 elements / 9 groups | 19 elements / 14 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM |
| Focal Length | 75-300 mm | 70-300 mm |
| Zoom Range | 225 mm | 230 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Yes
IS |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 71 mm | 89 mm |
| Length | 122 mm | 143 mm |
| Weight | 480 gr | 1050 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| Lens Hood | Not Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ET-60 | ET-73B |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |