Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM vs Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM and Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM .
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Product |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
Name | Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM | Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
Release Year | 2010 | 1997 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 7000 USD | 1399 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
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 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
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 | 200 cm | 150 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,18 | |
Aperture |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F4 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
Construction | 16 elements / 12 groups | 15 elements / 11 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
Focal Length | 300 mm | 300 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
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 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
Diameter | 128 mm | 90 mm |
Length | 248 mm | 221 mm |
Weight | 2400 gr | 1190 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 77 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included (Pull Out/Extendable) |
Lens Hood SKU | ET-120 (WII) | N/A |
Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |