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Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM vs the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM.
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 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Lighter 0.6 kg vs 1 kg
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40% lighter
Cheaper $649.00 vs $1,399.00
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The best price we've seen is $750 cheaper (2.2x less)
Slightly more magnification 1:4 (0.2x) vs 1:4.8 (0.2x)
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Take macro shots with subjects around 20% larger in your photo
Slightly smaller diameter 76 mm vs 89 mm
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More than 10% smaller lens at the end
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
Canon IS
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
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

Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

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

Wildlife lens

$169

Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
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
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

Image stabilization Has worse image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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

Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Image stabilization Has worse image stabilization
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
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
Weight Is heavier

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

$2,199

Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Length Longer
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587

Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
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

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

Zoom range Much more zoom
Min focal length Better wide angle
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture

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