Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS III USMvsCanon EF70-300mm F4-5.6 IS II USM
EF70-200mm F2.8L IS III USM
70-200mm / F2.8
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EF70-300mm F4-5.6 IS II USM
70-300mm / F4-5.6
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Which to choose
When the EF70-200mm F2.8L IS III USM suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the EF70-300mm F4-5.6 IS II USM suits you better
- Weight770g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 70-300mm in a single lens
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- EF70-200mm F2.8L IS III USM199mm long × 88.8mm diameter
- EF70-300mm F4-5.6 IS II USM145.3mm long × 80mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS III USM | Canon EF70-300mm F4-5.6 IS II USM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 70mm | 70mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 300mm | −100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F4 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F5.6 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F32 | F32 | — |
| Min focus distance | 1.2m | 1.2m | — |
| Max magnification | 0.21× | 0.25× | −0.04x |
| Aperture blades | 8blades | 9blades | −1blades |
| Weight | 1.48kg | 710g | +770g |
| Length | 199mm | 145.3mm | +53.7mm |
| Diameter | 88.8mm | 80mm | +8.8mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 67mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2018 | 2016 | +2year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as EF70-200mm F2.8L IS III USM relative to EF70-300mm F4-5.6 IS II USM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
EF70-200mm F2.8L IS III USM
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EF70-300mm F4-5.6 IS II USM
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