Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G vs Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G and Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM.
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Product |
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
| Name | Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G | Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
| SKU | SEL2070G | |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
| Release Year | 2023 | 1987 |
| Release Date | 2023-01-17 | |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
| Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Linear Motor | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | N/A | 300 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | No information |
Optics |
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
| Construction | 16 elements / 13 groups | 10 elements / 8 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 2 advanced aspherical, 3 ED, 1 ED Aspherical, 1 Aspherical | No information |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
| Focal Length | 20-70 mm | 300 mm |
| Zoom Range | 50 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 79 mm | 125 mm |
| Length | 99 mm | 253 mm |
| Weight | 488 gr | 2855 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 72 mm | 48 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH174 | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |