Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM vs Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM and Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM .

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Product
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Name Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Release Year 2004 2004
Release Date
MSRP 1399 USD 2689 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 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 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 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 140 cm 70 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Maximum 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
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
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Construction 18 elements  /  12 groups 22 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Focal Length 70-300 mm 28-300 mm
Zoom Range 230 mm 272 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 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 82 mm 92 mm
Length 99 mm 184 mm
Weight 720 gr 1670 gr
Other
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-65B EW-83G
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A