Olympus M.Zuiko
75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
 vs
Canon
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Olympus 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
Cheaper $549.00 vs $1,399.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $850 cheaper (2.5x less)
Olympus M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS Learn more about
the Olympus 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
Image stabilization Canon IS vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Has a silent focus motor Canon USM vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Wider aperture f/4 vs f/4.8
Help
 At its widest, the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM captures marginally more light, 0.5 f-stops
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
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
75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS:f/4.8
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM: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
75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS:75 mm
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM:70 mm

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Olympus M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S.

Wildlife lens

$499
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S. vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Sony-alpha

Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Sony-alpha

Low light lens

$449
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Sony-alpha vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6

Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6

Wildlife lens

$300
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS

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

$2,499
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Length Longer
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
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
Weight Slightly lighter
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
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/4-5.6 IS USM

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

Wildlife lens

$649
Weight Lighter
Lowest price Cheaper
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 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

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