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Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III vs Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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Key differences

The Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III has 1.05 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS (1.5 m vs 0.45 m). The Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III has 1 more diaphragm blades than the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS (7 vs 6). The Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS has 14 mm more filter size than the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III (72 mm vs 58 mm). Lens structure (elements/groups): 13/9 on the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III, 16/12 on the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS. Lens viewing angle, diagonal: 32.18° on the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III, 74.33 - 7.85° on the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS.

  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III:13/9
    • EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:16/12
  • Lens viewing angle, diagonal
    • EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III:32.18°
    • EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:74.33 - 7.85°
  • Focal length range
    • EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III:75 - 300 mm
    • EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:18 - 200 mm
  • Closest focusing distance
    • EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III:1.5 m
    • EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:0.45 m
  • Number of diaphragm blades
    • EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III:7
    • EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:6
  • Filter size
    • EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III:58 mm
    • EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:72 mm
  • Magnification
    • EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III:0.25x (at 300mm)
    • EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:0.24x

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Comparison of EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III, EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
21 specifications
Lens system5 differ
Component forKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLR
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs13/916/12
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers32.18°74.33 - 7.85°
Focal length rangeDiffers75 - 300 mm18 - 200 mm
Closest focusing distanceDiffers1.5 m0.45 m
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29 - 320 mm
Lens mount interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCanon EF-S
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers76
Image stabilizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Minimum aperture numberKnown for one32Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AF actuatorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicro Motor
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DiameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.86 cm
Filter sizeDiffers58 mm72 mm
LengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source595 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source125 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 g
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 mm
Other features1 differ
MagnificationDiffers0.25x (at 300mm)0.24x

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