Canon
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
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Canon
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

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differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
Better telephoto 300 mm vs 200 mm
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 50% more reach, less perspective distortion
Shorter 143 mm vs 199 mm
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 Around 30% shorter
More zoom 4.3x vs 2.9x
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 Around 50% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Cheaper $1,399.00 vs $2,499.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,100 cheaper (more than 40% less)
Lighter 1 kg vs 1.5 kg
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 Around 30% lighter
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
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
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM:Canon IS
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:Canon IS II
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

Compared to telephoto lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70 mm

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

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

Sports lens

$1,899
Length Is longer
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

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

Travel lens

$2,554
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Zoom range Has much large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
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
Weight Is lighter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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

Wildlife lens

$649
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II 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 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM

Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM

Sports lens

$1,998
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Length Is longer
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 Better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,289
Length Shorter
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L 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
Max focal length Better telephoto
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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

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