Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro vs Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro and Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM .

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Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Name Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Release Year 2005 2004
Release Date
MSRP 469 USD 2689 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Mount Canon EF-S Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
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 20 cm 70 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No information
Aperture
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 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-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Construction 12 elements  /  8 groups 22 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Focal Length 60 mm 28-300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
272 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 73 mm 92 mm
Length 69 mm 184 mm
Weight 335 gr 1670 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-67B EW-83G
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A