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Canon EF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 III vs Canon EF 90-300mm f4.5-5.6 USM

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Canon EF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 III vs Canon EF 90-300mm f4.5-5.6 USMto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Canon 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 III Top Features

  • 75-300mm Focal Range
  • F4.0 – F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 58mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 480g.
  • Diameter: 71mm
  • Length: 122mm
  • Min Focus Distance:1.5m
  • Max Magnification:0.25x

Canon EF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 III

Canon 90-300mm f4.5-5.6 USM Top Features

  • 90-300mm Focal Range
  • F4.5 – F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 58mm
  • Max Format:
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 420g.
  • Diameter: 71mm
  • Length: 115mm
  • Min Focus Distance:1.5m
  • Max Magnification:0.25x

Canon EF 90-300mm f4.5-5.6 USM

Our Winner: Canon EF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 III over Canon EF 90-300mm f4.5-5.6 USM

Focal Length – Wide 75mm vs 90mm
Optical Zoom 4.00x vs 3.30x
Max Aperture – Wide 4 vs 4.5

Pros Of Canon EF 90-300mm f4.5-5.6 USM over Canon EF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 III
Weight 420g vs 480g
Length 115mm vs 122mm

Canon 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 III vs Canon 90-300mm f4.5-5.6 USM Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 III Canon 90-300mm f4.5-5.6 USM
Brand Canon Canon
Lens Type Zoom Zoom
Price CHECK PRICE CHECK PRICE
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF 35mm FF
Focal Range 75-300mm 90-300mm
Image Stabilization No No
Colour Black Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending) Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock No No
Zoom Ratio 4.0X 3.3X
Aperture
Max Aperture F4.0 – F5.6 F4.5 – F5.6
Min Aperture F32.0 – F45.0 F38.0 – F45.0
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Optical Elements 13 13
Optical Groups 9 9
Special Elements unknown unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 1.5m 1.5m
Max Magnification 0.25X 0.25X
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor Micro-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual No No
Focus Method Extending front Extending front
Distance Scale No No
DoF Scale No No
Distance Scale No No
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 480g 420g
Diameter 71mm 71mm
Length 122mm 115mm
Materials Plastic barrel, metal mount Plastic barrel, plastic mount
Weather Sealing No No
Filter Thread 58mm 58mm
Filter Notes – –
Hood Supplied Unknown Unknown
Hood Code ET-60 ET-60
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories Soft Case LP1019 Soft Case LP1019
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