Canon
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
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Canon
EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

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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
Better telephoto 300 mm vs 200 mm
Help
 50% more reach, less perspective distortion
More zoom 4.3x vs 2.9x
Help
 Around 50% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Shorter 142 mm vs 172 mm
Help
 Around 20% shorter
Slightly more magnification 1:4 (0.2x) vs 1:4.8 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 20% larger in your photo
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 EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
Help
 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L 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
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/4

Compared to telephoto lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Weight Light weight Help
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:0.6 kg
EF 70-200mm f/4L USM:0.7 kg
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70 mm
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:$649.00
EF 70-200mm f/4L USM:$629.00

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Wildlife lens

$169
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L 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 EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
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 EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

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

Telephoto lens

$1,149
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L 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
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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 EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$397
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,349
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Min focal length Has a much narrower wide angle lens
Length Is longer
Compare the EF 300mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Compare the EF 300mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

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

Advantages

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

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

Wildlife lens

$309
Length Slightly shorter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have 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
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
Zoom range More zoom
Min focal length Better wide angle
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification More magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Weight Heavier
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,149
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Length Shorter
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

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