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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS 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 USM captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
More zoom 2.9x vs 1x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly shorter 196 mm vs 221 mm
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 More than 10% shorter
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS 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
Slightly more magnification 1:4.2 (0.2x) vs 1:5.8 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 40% larger in your photo
Slightly cheaper $1,349.00 vs $1,899.00
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 The best price we've seen is $550 cheaper (around 30% less)
Slightly lighter 1.2 kg vs 1.5 kg
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 Around 20% lighter
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
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 USM:196 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 USM:2.9x
EF 300mm f/4L IS USM:1x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Sports lens

$2,499
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II 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
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS 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 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/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 USM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
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 USM
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280
Length Is shorter
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 300mm f/4L IS USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Sports lens

$769
Magnification More magnification
Lowest price Cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

Sports lens

$1,249
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

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

Telephoto lens

$1,149
Weight Lighter
Lowest price Cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS 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 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 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
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
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF

Wildlife lens

$1,134
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF vs the EF 300mm f/4L IS USM

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