Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM vs Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM and Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM.
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Product |
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM |
| Name | Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM | Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM |
| Release Year | 2004 | 2010 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 2689 USD | 1599 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM |
| Lens Type | Superzoom | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 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 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 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 | 70 cm | 120 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS 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 |
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 70 mm F5,6 at 300 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM |
| Construction | 22 elements / 16 groups | 19 elements / 14 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM |
| Focal Length | 28-300 mm | 70-300 mm |
| Zoom Range | 272 mm | 230 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 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Length | 184 mm | 143 mm |
| Weight | 1670 gr | 1050 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | EW-83G | ET-73B |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
