Canon EF 400mm F2.8L IS II USM vs Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon EF 400mm F2.8L IS II USM is faster by 13.5 stops (f/2.8 vs f/300.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM is lighter by 1500g.
- Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM goes wider (300mm vs 400mm).
- Canon EF 400mm F2.8L IS II USM reaches further (400mm vs 300mm).
| Spec | EF 400mm F2.8L IS II USM | EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 400mm | 300mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/300.0 |
| Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Af motor | USM | USM |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Weight g | 3850.0 | 2350.0 (lighter) |
| Length mm | 343.0 | 248.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 163.0 | 128.0 |
| Min focus m | 2.7 | 2.0 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.17 | 0.18 |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8L IS II USM
A professional 400mm f/2.8 telephoto with image stabilization and fluorite elements, aimed at sports and wildlife on full-frame EF bodies.
Pros
- f/2.8 aperture at 400mm
- Stabilized
- Fast AF
- Extender compatible
Cons
- Heavy (about 3.9 kg)
- Needs a monopod or gimbal head
- Large
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM
The EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM is a professional 300mm f/2.8 supertelephoto with image stabilization and fluorite elements. For sports and wildlife on full-frame Canon EF bodies.
Pros
- f/2.8 aperture
- Fast autofocus
- Image stabilization
- Compatible with extenders
Cons
- Heavy (about 2.4 kg)
- Large and needs a support system
- Narrow depth of field