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Canon 5D Mark II + EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs Canon 5D Mark II + EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

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  • 89specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 82identical
  • 2known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon 5D Mark II + EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM has 3 more minimum aperture number than the Canon 5D Mark II + EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM (4 vs 1). The Canon 5D Mark II + EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM has 2.8 more maximum aperture number than the Canon 5D Mark II + EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM (5.6 vs 2.8). Focal length range: 70 - 200 mm on the Canon 5D Mark II + EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM, 70 - 300 mm on the Canon 5D Mark II + EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM. Lens structure (elements/groups): 23/19 on the Canon 5D Mark II + EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM, 19/14 on the Canon 5D Mark II + EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM. Analog signal format system: PAL on the Canon 5D Mark II + EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM, NTSC, PAL on the Canon 5D Mark II + EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM.

  • Focal length range
    • 5D Mark II + EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:70 - 200 mm
    • 5D Mark II + EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM:70 - 300 mm
  • Minimum aperture number
    • 5D Mark II + EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:1
    • 5D Mark II + EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM:4
  • Maximum aperture number
    • 5D Mark II + EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:2.8
    • 5D Mark II + EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM:5.6
  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • 5D Mark II + EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:23/19
    • 5D Mark II + EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM:19/14
  • Analog signal format system
    • 5D Mark II + EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:PAL
    • 5D Mark II + EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM:NTSC, PAL
  • Scene modes
    • 5D Mark II + EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:Portrait, Landscape
    • 5D Mark II + EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM:Night portrait, Landscape
  • Camera file system
    • 5D Mark II + EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.2
    • 5D Mark II + EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM:DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.2, Raw

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Comparison of 5D Mark II + EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM, 5D Mark II + EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
91 specifications
Picture qualityidentical
Camera typeSLR Camera KitSLR Camera Kit
Megapixel (approx.)21.1 MP21.1 MP
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Maximum image resolution5616 x 3744 pixels5616 x 3744 pixels
Still image resolution(s)2784 x 1856,3861 x 2574,4080 x 27202784 x 1856,3861 x 2574,4080 x 2720
Image stabilizerNoNo
Supported aspect ratios3:23:2
Total megapixels22 MP22 MP
Image sensor size (W x H)36 x 24 mm36 x 24 mm
Lens system4 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers70 - 200 mm70 - 300 mm
Minimum aperture numberDiffers14
Maximum aperture numberDiffers2.85.6
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs23/1919/14
Lens typeKnown for oneTelephotoUnknown — not stated by the source
Filter sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 mm
Focusingidentical
FocusTTLTTL
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
Auto focusing (AF) modesSingle Auto FocusSingle Auto Focus
Closest focusing distance1.2 m1.2 m
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamYesYes
Auto Focus (AF) lockYesYes
Exposureidentical
ISO sensitivity (min)100100
ISO sensitivity (max)64006400
ISO sensitivity100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2250, 3200, 6400, Auto100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2250, 3200, 6400, Auto
Light exposure modesAperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AEAperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Light exposure controlProgram AEProgram AE
Light exposure correction± 2EV (1/3EV step)± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), SpotCentre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Auto Exposure (AE) lockYesYes
Shutteridentical
Fastest camera shutter speed1/8000 s1/8000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed30 s30 s
Camera shutter typeElectronicElectronic
Flashidentical
Flash modesAuto, Flash off, Flash onAuto, Flash off, Flash on
Flash exposure lockYesYes
Video1 differ
Video recordingYesYes
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Video resolutions640 x 480 pixels640 x 480 pixels
Analog signal format systemDiffersPALNTSC, PAL
Motion JPEG frame rate30 fps30 fps
Video formats supportedH.264, MOVH.264, MOV
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Memoryidentical
Compatible memory cardsCFCF
Displayidentical
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonal7.62 cm (3")7.62 cm (3")
Display resolution (numeric)920000 pixels920000 pixels
Field of view100%100%
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder typeElectronicElectronic
Magnification0.71x0.71x
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridgeYesYes
USB version2.02.0
Optional connectivityWireless LANWireless LAN
Camera2 differ
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Shade, TungstenAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
Scene modesDiffersPortrait, LandscapeNight portrait, Landscape
Shooting modesAperture priority, Auto, Manual, Movie, Program, Shutter priorityAperture priority, Auto, Manual, Movie, Program, Shutter priority
Photo effectsNeutralNeutral
Self-timer delay2,10 s2,10 s
Camera playbackMovie, Single image, Slide showMovie, Single image, Slide show
Camera file systemDiffersDPOF 1.1, Exif 2.2DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.2, Raw
Custom colourYesYes
HistogramYesYes
Image quality adjustmentBrightnessBrightness
Live viewYesYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesArabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, UkrainianArabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian
Orientation sensorYesYes
Playback zoom (max)10x10x
Image processorDIGIC 4DIGIC 4
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
DustproofYesYes
MaterialMagnesiumMagnesium
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (CIPA standard)850 shots850 shots
Battery typeLP-E6LP-E6
Number of batteries supported11
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 80%0 - 80%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width152 mm152 mm
Depth75 mm75 mm
Height113.5 mm113.5 mm
Weight810 g810 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Battery charger includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Built-in flashYesYes
Camera shutter speed30 - 1/8000 s30 - 1/8000 s
Digital SLRYesYes
FrameYesYes
HDMI ports quantity11
On/off switchYesYes
Power source typeBatteryBattery
Video memory capacity4GB4GB

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