Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM vs Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM and Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM.

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Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Name Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 0571C002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Release Year 2016 2002
Release Date 2016-09-15
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 599 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Nano Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 120 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25
Aperture
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Maximum 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
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 9 No information
Optics
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Construction 17 elements  /  12 groups 13 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings UD element No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Focal Length 70-300 mm 90-300 mm
Zoom Range 230 mm 210 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 80 mm 71 mm
Length 146 mm 114 mm
Weight 710 gr 420 gr
Other
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-74B ET-60
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A