Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM vs Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM and Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM .
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Product |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM |
Name | Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM | Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM |
Release Year | 2006 | 2004 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 1179 USD | 1399 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM |
Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Telephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM |
Mount | Canon EF-S | Canon EF |
Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS 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 | No information | No information |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 35 cm | 140 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
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 | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM |
Construction | 19 elements / 12 groups | 18 elements / 12 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM |
Focal Length | 17-55 mm | 70-300 mm |
Zoom Range | 38 mm | 230 mm |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization |
Yes
IS |
Yes
IS |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 83 mm | 82 mm |
Length | 110 mm | 99 mm |
Weight | 645 gr | 720 gr |
Other |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 58 mm |
Lens Hood | Not Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | EW-83J | ET-65B |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |