Canon EF 200mm f/2 L IS USM vs Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 L IS II USM
Prices & availability
Specification comparison
Highlighted rows differ between the two models.
| Specification | Canon EF 200mm f/2 L IS USM | Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 L IS II USM |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Mount | canon-ef | canon-ef |
| Optics | ||
| Focal (difference) | 200 mm | 300 mm |
| Aperture (difference) | f/2.0 | f/2.8 |
| Prime | Yes | Yes |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
Verdict
Pick Model A if you need the brighter f/2 aperture for low-light performance or shallower depth of field at 200mm, and want to save 730 EUR. Choose Model B if the extra 100mm reach is critical for your subjects and you can accept the slightly dimmer f/2.8 maximum aperture.