Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM vs Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM and Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM.
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Product |
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM |
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM |
| Name | Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM | Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| SKU | 0571C002 | |
Release Date and Price |
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM |
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM |
| Release Year | 2020 | 2016 |
| Release Date | 2020-07-09 | 2016-09-15 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 2599 USD | 599 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM |
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM |
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon EF |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM |
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Nano Ultrasonic | Nano Ultrasonic |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 90 cm | 120 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,33 | 0,25 |
Aperture |
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM |
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM |
| Maximum Aperture |
F4,5-7,1
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 100 mm F7,1 at 500 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 | 9 | 9 |
Optics |
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM |
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM |
| Construction | 20 elements / 14 groups | 17 elements / 12 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 1 Super UD + 6 UD elements | UD element |
Focal Length |
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM |
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM |
| Focal Length | 100-500 mm | 70-300 mm |
| Zoom Range | 400 mm | 230 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 4 stops | 4 stops |
Physical |
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM |
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 94 mm | 80 mm |
| Length | 208 mm | 146 mm |
| Weight | 1365 gr | 710 gr |
Other |
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM |
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ET-83F (WIII) | ET-74B |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
