Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 III DC vs Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 II USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 III DC and Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 II USM.

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Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 III DC
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 II USM
Name Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 III DC Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 II USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 III DC
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 II USM
Release Year 2004 2002
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 III DC
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 II USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 III DC
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 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 28-90mm F4-5.6 III DC
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 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 38 cm 38 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 III DC
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 II USM
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 90 mm
Variable Aperture
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 90 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 III DC
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 II USM
Construction 10 elements  /  8 groups 10 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 III DC
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 II USM
Focal Length 28-90 mm 28-90 mm
Zoom Range 62 mm 62 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 III DC
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 II USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 67 mm 67 mm
Length 71 mm 71 mm
Weight 190 gr 190 gr
Other
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 III DC
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 II USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A EW-60C
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A