Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 USM vs Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 II
Prices & availability
Specification comparison
Highlighted rows differ between the two models.
| Specification | Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 USM | Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 II |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Mount | canon-ef | canon-ef |
| Optics | ||
| Focal (difference) | 55-200 mm | 75-300 mm |
| Aperture (difference) | f/4.5-5.6 | f/4.0-5.6 |
| Prime | No | No |
| Stabilization | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight (g) (difference) | — | 480,000 g |
Verdict
Pick Model A if you need a lighter, more versatile zoom starting at 55 mm and can spend the extra 65 EUR. Model B stays the better choice if budget is tight and you prioritize the longer 300 mm reach over the wider 75 mm starting point.