Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM vs Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM and Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM .

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Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Name Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Release Year 2005 1990
Release Date
MSRP 649 USD 470 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 100-300mm 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 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 150 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification 5
Aperture
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 100-300mm 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 100 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information 8
Optics
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Construction 15 elements  /  10 groups 13 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Focal Length 70-300 mm 100-300 mm
Zoom Range 230 mm 200 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 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 76 mm 73 mm
Length 142 mm 121 mm
Weight 630 gr 540 gr
Other
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-65B ET-65 III
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Optional accessories Soft Case ES-C17/LP1019