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 IS USM vs Canon EF 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 DO IS USMto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Canon 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 IS USM Top Features
- 75-300mm Focal Range
- F4.0 – F5.6 Max Aperture
- Image Stabilization
- Filter Thread: 58mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 650g.
- Diameter: 79mm
- Length: 138mm
- Min Focus Distance:1.5m
- Max Magnification:0.26x
Canon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 DO IS USM Top Features
- 70-300mm Focal Range
- F4.5 – F5.6 Max Aperture
- Image Stabilization
- Filter Thread: 58mm
- Max Format:
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 720g.
- Diameter: 82mm
- Length: 100mm
- Min Focus Distance:1.4m
- Max Magnification:0.06x
Our Winner: Canon EF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 IS USM over Canon EF 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Max Aperture – Wide
4
vs
4.5
Wider aperture at wide end
Diaphgragm Blades
8
vs
6
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Weight
650g
vs
720g
70g lighter
Diameter
79mm
vs
82mm
3mm smaller in diameter
Max Magnification
0.26x
vs
0.06x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Focal Length – Wide
70mm
vs
75mm
5mm Wider coverage
Optical Zoom
4.30x
vs
4.00x
More flexible focal coverage
Distance Scale
Yes
vs
No
Distance Scale to assist focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale
Yes
vs
No
Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Length
100mm
vs
138mm
38mm shorter
Minimum Focus Distance
1.4m
vs
1.5m
can focus closer to the subject
Internal Zoom
No
vs
No
Length of the lens changes during zooming
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Canon 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 IS USM vs Canon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 DO IS USM All Features
General
Canon 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 IS USM
Canon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Brand
Canon
Canon
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
Price
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Lens Type
Telephoto Zoom
Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Canon EF
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
75-300mm
70-300mm
Image Stabilization
Yes
Yes
Colour
Black
Black
Zoom Method
Rotary (extending)
Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
No
Yes
Zoom Ratio
4.0X
4.3X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F4.0 – F5.6
F4.5 – F5.6
Min Aperture
F32.0 – F45.0
F32.0 – F38.0
Aperture Ring
No
No
Diaphragm Blades
8
6
Optics
Optical Elements
15
18
Optical Groups
10
12
Special Elements
unknown
3 layer DO element lead free glass
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
1.5m
1.4m
Max Magnification
0.26X
0.06X
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Micro-type ultrasonic
Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual
No
Yes
Focus Method
Extending front
Rear
Distance Scale
No
Yes
DoF Scale
No
Yes
Distance Scale
No
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
650g
720g
Diameter
79mm
82mm
Length
138mm
100mm
Materials
Plastic barrel, metal mount
Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing
No
No
Filter Thread
58mm
58mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
Unknown
Unknown
Hood Code
ET-64II
ET-65B
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
Hard Case LH-D18B Soft Case LP1022
Soft Case LP1116
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