Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM vs Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM and Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM.

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Product
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Name Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Release Year 2004 2010
Release Date
MSRP 2689 USD 7000 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II 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 70 cm 200 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,18
Aperture
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Construction 22 elements  /  16 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Focal Length 28-300 mm 300 mm
Zoom Range 272 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 92 mm 128 mm
Length 184 mm 248 mm
Weight 1670 gr 2400 gr
Other
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-83G ET-120 (WII)
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A