Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM vs Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM and Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM .
Compare Specifications
Product |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
| Name | Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM | Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
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Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
| Release Year | 1987 | 2005 |
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| MSRP | N/A | 649 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 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 300mm F2.8 L USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 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 | 300 cm | 150 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
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 300mm F2.8 L USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
| Construction | 10 elements / 8 groups | 15 elements / 10 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
| Focal Length | 300 mm | 70-300 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
230 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 300mm F2.8 L USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 125 mm | 76 mm |
| Length | 253 mm | 142 mm |
| Weight | 2855 gr | 630 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 48 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | N/A | ET-65B |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
