Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 DC vs Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 DC and Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM .
Compare Specifications
Product |
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 DC |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
| Name | Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 DC | Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 DC |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
| Release Year | 2003 | 1997 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | N/A | 1399 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 DC |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 DC |
Canon EF 300mm F4 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 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 DC |
Canon EF 300mm F4 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 | 150 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 DC |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
| Maximum Aperture |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 90 mm F5,6 at 300 mm Variable Aperture |
F4 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 DC |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
| Construction | 13 elements / 9 groups | 15 elements / 11 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 DC |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
| Focal Length | 90-300 mm | 300 mm |
| Zoom Range | 210 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| 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 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 DC |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 71 mm | 90 mm |
| Length | 114 mm | 221 mm |
| Weight | 420 gr | 1190 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 DC |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 58 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included (Pull Out/Extendable) |
| Lens Hood SKU | ET-60 | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |