Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens vs Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

14specifications compared
9differ
5identical
11known for one product only

Key differences

Lens structure (elements/groups)
- EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens:16/12
- EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM:19/14
Lens viewing angle, diagonal
- EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens:8.25°
- EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM:34 - 8.25°
Closest focusing distance
- EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens:2 m
- EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM:1.2 m
Number of diaphragm blades
- EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens:9
- EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM:8
Diameter
- EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens:12.8 cm
- EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM:8.9 cm
Filter size
- EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens:52 mm
- EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM:67 mm
Length
- EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens:248 mm
- EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM:143 mm
Weight
- EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens:2.4 kg
- EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM:1.05 kg

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Comparison of 4411B005, EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
25 specifications	A Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens Model 4411B005 View product	B Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM View product
Lens system4 differ
Component for	SLR	SLR
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs	16/12	19/14
Lens type	Telephoto lens	Telephoto lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one	6.85°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focus adjustmentKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for one	4.53°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers	8.25°	34 - 8.25°
Closest focusing distanceDiffers	2 m	1.2 m
Lens mount interface	Canon EF	Canon EF
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one	32	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers	9	8
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Image stabilizer number of stopsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 - 5.6
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	70 - 300 mm
Minimum aperture numberKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.6
Performanceidentical
AF actuator	Ring USM	Ring USM
Manual focusKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum magnificationKnown for one	0.18x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers	12.8 cm	8.9 cm
Filter sizeDiffers	52 mm	67 mm
LengthDiffers	248 mm	143 mm
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	1.05 kg
Other features1 differ
MagnificationDiffers	0.18x	0.21x
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black, White

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