Canon
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
 vs
Canon
EF 300mm f/4L IS USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Much better wide angle 70 mm vs 300 mm
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 4.3x better wide angle
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Better image stabilization Canon IS II vs Canon IS
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 Less risk of blur
More zoom 2.9x vs 1x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly shorter 199 mm vs 221 mm
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 Around 10% shorter
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Better telephoto 300 mm vs 200 mm
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 50% more reach, less perspective distortion
Cheaper $1,349.00 vs $2,499.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,150 cheaper (around 50% less)
Slightly lighter 1.2 kg vs 1.5 kg
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 More than 20% lighter
Slightly more magnification 1:4.2 (0.2x) vs 1:4.8 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 10% larger in your photo
Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:Canon IS II
EF 300mm f/4L IS USM:Canon IS
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Wide maximum Wide aperture Help
f/32
Length Quite long Help
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:199 mm
EF 300mm f/4L IS USM:221 mm

Compared to telephoto lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:2.9x
EF 300mm f/4L IS USM:1x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,399
Length Is shorter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Telephoto lens

$1,149
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$1,899
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Telephoto lens

$629
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Wildlife lens

$649
Length Is shorter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Sports lens

$1,299
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Canon-ef

Sports lens

$2,499
Image stabilization Has worse image stabilization
Weight Is heavier
Compare the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Compare the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 300mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

Travel lens

$2,554
Zoom range Much more zoom
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Lighter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

Sports lens

$799
Lowest price Cheaper
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$2,397
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 400mm f/5.6L USM

Canon 400mm f/5.6L USM

Wildlife lens

$1,219
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the 400mm f/5.6L USM vs the EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Min focal length Significantly better wide angle
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX DG APO Sony-alpha

Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX DG APO Sony-alpha

Wildlife lens

$4,699
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 500mm f/4.5 EX DG APO Sony-alpha vs the EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
Pentax SMC DA* 300mm f/4 ED SDM

Pentax SMC DA* 300mm f/4 ED SDM

Wildlife lens

$1,397
Length Shorter
Weight Slightly lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the SMC DA* 300mm f/4 ED SDM vs the EF 300mm f/4L IS USM

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