Canon
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
 vs
Canon
75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Image stabilization Canon IS vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Reasons to consider the Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
Slightly shorter 122 mm vs 142 mm
Help
 More than 10% shorter
Slightly cheaper $169.00 vs $649.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $480 cheaper (3.8x less)
Slightly lighter 476 g vs 0.6 kg
Help
 More than 20% lighter
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM Learn more about
the Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Wide maximum Wide aperture Help
f/32
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
300 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/4
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Weight Light weight Help
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:0.6 kg
75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM:476 g
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:$649.00
75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM:$169.00
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:70 mm
75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM:75 mm
Length Short Help
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:142 mm
75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM:122 mm

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Wildlife lens

$299
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$449
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$499 - $549
Min focal length Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Zoom range Has significantly large zoom range
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$259
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wide angle lens

$185 - $199
Min focal length Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Length Is shorter
Max focal length Has a significantly longer telephoto lens
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$199
Magnification Has better macro
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$699
Min focal length Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Zoom range Has way more large zoom range
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

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

Advantages

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

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

Telephoto lens

$1,149
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$199
Magnification More magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

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