Canon
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L 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/4-5.6L IS USM
Image stabilization Canon IS vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Better telephoto 300 mm vs 200 mm
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 50% more reach, less perspective distortion
More zoom 4.3x vs 2.9x
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 Around 50% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Shorter 143 mm vs 172 mm
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 Around 20% shorter
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/4L USM
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Cheaper $629.00 vs $1,399.00
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 The best price we've seen is $770 cheaper (2.2x less)
Slightly lighter 0.7 kg vs 1 kg
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 More than 30% lighter
Slightly smaller diameter 76 mm vs 89 mm
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 More than 10% smaller lens at the end
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
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/2.8L IS II USM

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

Sports lens

$2,499
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Length Is longer
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM 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/4-5.6L IS USM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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

Wildlife lens

$649
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/4L 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
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Length Is longer
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef 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/4-5.6L 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 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
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM 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/4-5.6L 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 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 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

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

Travel lens

$2,554
Zoom range Much more zoom
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Weight Heavier
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L 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/4L USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

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