Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM vs Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM and Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM.
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Product |
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
Name | Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM | Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
Release Year | 1990 | 1987 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 470 USD | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Ultrasonic | No information |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 150 cm | 300 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 5 | |
Aperture |
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
Maximum 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 |
F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | 8 | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
Construction | 13 elements / 10 groups | 10 elements / 8 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
Focal Length | 100-300 mm | 300 mm |
Zoom Range | 200 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 73 mm | 125 mm |
Length | 121 mm | 253 mm |
Weight | 540 gr | 2855 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L USM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
Filter Diameter | 58 mm | 48 mm |
Lens Hood | Not Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ET-65 III | N/A |
Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
Other | Optional accessories Soft Case ES-C17/LP1019 |