The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 and the Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 and Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 and the Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM Size and Weight 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 RF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 weighs 507g, which means it is 203g (28%) lighter than the Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM which has a weight of 710g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM has the Canon EF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Canon RF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 has a focal range of 75-300mm and
4.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
120 - 480mm .
On the other hand, the Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM has a focal range of 70-300mm and 4.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 112 - 480mm .
