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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L 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 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
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
Image stabilization Canon IS vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
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
More magnification 1:4.2 (0.2x) vs 1:6.2 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 50% 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
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

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 USM:2.9x
EF 300mm f/4L IS USM:1x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Telephoto lens

$1,349
Length Is shorter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS 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

$1,699
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 USM
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

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

Sports lens

$2,199
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 USM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$955
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Length Is shorter
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L 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
Length Is shorter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L 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 USM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Wildlife lens

$169
Length Is shorter
Weight Is lighter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the EF 300mm f/4L IS USM

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

Advantages

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

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

Wildlife lens

$649
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Better telephoto
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Macro lens

$519
Magnification Much more magnification
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L 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
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$539
Magnification Much more magnification
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L 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
Sigma 300mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM Canon-ef

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

Sports lens

$3,399
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Weight Heavier
Compare the 300mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Sports lens

$1,289
Min focal length Much better wide angle
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$899
Min focal length Significantly better wide angle
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef vs the EF 300mm f/4L IS USM

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