Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM vs Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM and Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM .
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Product |
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM |
| Name | Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM | Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
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Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM |
| Release Year | 1990 | 2004 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 470 USD | 1399 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO 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 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Ultrasonic | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 150 cm | 140 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 5 | |
Aperture |
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM |
| Maximum Aperture |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 100 mm F5,6 at 300 mm Variable Aperture |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 70 mm F5,6 at 300 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM |
| Construction | 13 elements / 10 groups | 18 elements / 12 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM |
| Focal Length | 100-300 mm | 70-300 mm |
| Zoom Range | 200 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 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 73 mm | 82 mm |
| Length | 121 mm | 99 mm |
| Weight | 540 gr | 720 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens Hood | Not Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ET-65 III | ET-65B |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Other | Optional accessories Soft Case ES-C17/LP1019 |