The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM and the Canon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 DO IS USM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM is the longer of the two lenses at 143mm. The Canon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 DO IS USM with a length of 100mm, is 43mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 DO IS USM has a larger diameter of 82mm compared to the Canon 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM's 77mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM weighs 630g, which means it is 90g (12%) lighter than the Canon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 DO IS USM which has a weight of 720g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Canon 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM and the Canon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 DO IS USM have the same Filter thread size of 58mm.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM and the Canon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 DO IS USM has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-300mm but while Canon 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM has the fastest aperture of
F4.0 - F5.6, the Canon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 DO IS USM's widest aperture value is
F4.5 - F5.6.