Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM vs Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM and Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
| Name | Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM | Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| SKU | 0571C002 | |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
| Release Year | 2016 | 2010 |
| Release Date | 2016-09-15 | |
| MSRP | N/A | 7000 USD |
| 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 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS 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 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II 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 | 200 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,25 | 0,18 |
Aperture |
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II 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 |
F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
| Construction | 17 elements / 12 groups | 16 elements / 12 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | UD element | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
| Focal Length | 70-300 mm | 300 mm |
| Zoom Range | 230 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
Yes
IS |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 4 stops | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 80 mm | 128 mm |
| Length | 146 mm | 248 mm |
| Weight | 710 gr | 2400 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens Hood | Not Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ET-74B | ET-120 (WII) |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
