Canon EF 100-300mm f/5.6 vs Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM
Prices & availability
Specification comparison
Highlighted rows differ between the two models.
| Specification | Canon EF 100-300mm f/5.6 | Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Mount | canon-ef | canon-ef |
| Optics | ||
| Focal (difference) | 100-300 mm | 55-200 mm |
| Aperture (difference) | f/5.6 | f/4.5-5.6 |
| Prime | No | No |
| Stabilization | No | No |
Verdict
Pick Model A if you need the extra reach to 300 mm and can accept the constant f/5.6 aperture. Model B stays the better choice if you prefer a wider starting focal length of 55 mm, a brighter f/4.5 at the short end, and want to save 19 EUR.