Canon EF 28-90 mm f/4-5.6 II § 03 Head to head
Canon EF 28-90 mm f/4-5.6 II vs Canon EF 28-90 mm f/4-5.6 III
Canon 28–90mm f/4-5.6 is 10 g lighter. Canon 28–90mm f/4-5.6 has a newer design.
Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Canon EF 28-90 mm f/4-5.6 II is a 28–90mm f/4-5.6 zoom, and the Canon EF 28-90 mm f/4-5.6 III is a 28–90mm f/4-5.6 zoom. On paper they trade blows, with 1 advantage each.
Canon EF 28-90 mm f/4-5.6 II 
Canon EF 28-90 mm f/4-5.6 III 01
Key differences
Why is the Canon EF 28-90 mm f/4-5.6 II better than the Canon EF 28-90 mm f/4-5.6 III?
- 10 g lighter (180 g vs 190 g)
Why is the Canon EF 28-90 mm f/4-5.6 III better than the Canon EF 28-90 mm f/4-5.6 II?
- Newer design (2004 vs 2003)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Canon EF 28-90 mm f/4-5.6 II has the edge: it is 10 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Canon EF 28-90 mm f/4-5.6 II has the edge: it is 10 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Canon EF 28-90 mm f/4-5.6 II | Canon EF 28-90 mm f/4-5.6 III |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28–90mm | 28–90mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4-5.6 | f/4-5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22-32 | f/22-32 |
| Lens type | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 180 g (6.35 oz) ◆ | 190 g (6.70 oz) |
| Dimensions | 67 x 71 mm | 67 x 71.2 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.38 m (14.96 inches) | 0.38 m (14.96 inches) |
| Aperture blades | 5 | 5 |
| Optical construction | 10 elements in 8 groups | 10 elements in 8 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Released | 2003 | 2004 |
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Size
- A · Canon
- B · Canon
- 71 × 67 mm
- 71.2 × 67 mm
The Canon EF 28-90 mm f/4-5.6 III is 10 g heavier than the Canon EF 28-90 mm f/4-5.6 II.
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Canon EF 28-90 mm f/4-5.6 II or the Canon EF 28-90 mm f/4-5.6 III?
- The Canon EF 28-90 mm f/4-5.6 II weighs 180 g, 10 g less than the Canon EF 28-90 mm f/4-5.6 III (190 g).
- Is the Canon EF 28-90 mm f/4-5.6 II or the Canon EF 28-90 mm f/4-5.6 III better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Canon EF 28-90 mm f/4-5.6 II has the edge: it is 10 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Canon EF 28-90 mm f/4-5.6 II or the Canon EF 28-90 mm f/4-5.6 III better for travel?
- For travel, the Canon EF 28-90 mm f/4-5.6 II has the edge: it is 10 g lighter to carry.