Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro vs Canon Zoomobjektiv EF 70-300mm f / 4.0-5.6 IS II USM - CHF 100 CB

Add a product
  • 15specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 6identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro has 0.29 x more maximum magnification than the Canon Zoomobjektiv EF 70-300mm f / 4.0-5.6 IS II USM - CHF 100 CB (0.5x vs 0.21x). The Canon Zoomobjektiv EF 70-300mm f / 4.0-5.6 IS II USM - CHF 100 CB has 0.21 cm more diameter than the Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro (8.9 cm vs 8.69 cm). The Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro has 10 mm more filter size than the Canon Zoomobjektiv EF 70-300mm f / 4.0-5.6 IS II USM - CHF 100 CB (77 mm vs 67 mm). Lens structure (elements/groups): 12/9 on the Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro, 19/14 on the Canon Zoomobjektiv EF 70-300mm f / 4.0-5.6 IS II USM - CHF 100 CB. Lens type: Macro lens on the Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro, Telephoto zoom lens on the Canon Zoomobjektiv EF 70-300mm f / 4.0-5.6 IS II USM - CHF 100 CB.

  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro:12/9
    • Zoomobjektiv EF 70-300mm f / 4.0-5.6 IS II USM - CHF 100 CB:19/14
  • Lens type
    • TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro:Macro lens
    • Zoomobjektiv EF 70-300mm f / 4.0-5.6 IS II USM - CHF 100 CB:Telephoto zoom lens
  • Lens viewing angle, diagonal
    • TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro:46 - 27°
    • Zoomobjektiv EF 70-300mm f / 4.0-5.6 IS II USM - CHF 100 CB:34 - 8.25°
  • Maximum magnification
    • TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro:0.5x
    • Zoomobjektiv EF 70-300mm f / 4.0-5.6 IS II USM - CHF 100 CB:0.21x
  • Product colour
    • TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro:Black, Red
    • Zoomobjektiv EF 70-300mm f / 4.0-5.6 IS II USM - CHF 100 CB:Black, White
  • Diameter
    • TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro:8.69 cm
    • Zoomobjektiv EF 70-300mm f / 4.0-5.6 IS II USM - CHF 100 CB:8.9 cm
  • Filter size
    • TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro:77 mm
    • Zoomobjektiv EF 70-300mm f / 4.0-5.6 IS II USM - CHF 100 CB:67 mm
  • Length
    • TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro:114.9 mm
    • Zoomobjektiv EF 70-300mm f / 4.0-5.6 IS II USM - CHF 100 CB:143 mm

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (off)
Comparison of TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro, Zoomobjektiv EF 70-300mm f / 4.0-5.6 IS II USM - CHF 100 CB
29 specifications
Lens system3 differ
Component forSLRSLR
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs12/919/14
Lens typeDiffersMacro lensTelephoto zoom lens
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 - 5.6
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto/Manual
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers46 - 27°34 - 8.25°
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 - 300 mm
Closest focusing distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2 m
Lens mount interfaceCanon EFCanon EF
Maximum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45
Minimum aperture number3232
Number of diaphragm bladesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Image stabilizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one50 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Macro ratioKnown for one1:2Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
AF actuatorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRing USM
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Maximum magnificationDiffers0.5x0.21x
Lens hoodYesYes
CompatibilityKnown for oneEOS 1300D EOS 5D EOS 60D EOS 760D EOS 7D EOS 7D Mark II EOS 200D EOS 300D EOS 700D EOS 750D EOS-1D X Mark II EOS 100D EOS 450D EOS 500D EOS 550D EOS 6D Mark II EOS 800D EOS 600D EOS 6D EOS 1200D EOS 400D EOS 5D Mark IV EOS 5DS EOS 70D EOS 80D EOS 77D EOS-1D X EOS 1100D EOS 350D EOS 5DS RUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack, White
Mounting typeKnown for oneBayonetUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Optical zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3x
Other featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUD glass, Ultrasonic Motor (USM), full-time manual focusing
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers8.69 cm8.9 cm
Filter sizeDiffers77 mm67 mm
LengthDiffers114.9 mm143 mm
WeightDiffers945 g1.05 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Lens cap includedYesYes

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More lens comparisons

All lens comparisons