Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM vs Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 DC
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM and Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 DC .
Compare Specifications
Product |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 DC |
| Name | Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM | Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 DC |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
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Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 DC |
| Release Year | 2010 | 2003 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 7000 USD | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 DC |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 DC |
| 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 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 DC |
| 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 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 DC |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 90 mm F5,6 at 300 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 DC |
| Construction | 16 elements / 12 groups | 13 elements / 9 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 DC |
| Focal Length | 300 mm | 90-300 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
210 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
IS |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 DC |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 128 mm | 71 mm |
| Length | 248 mm | 114 mm |
| Weight | 2400 gr | 420 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 DC |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ET-120 (WII) | ET-60 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
