An ultra-long telephoto zoom can get you closer to distant subjects, but when two listings look almost identical, the real question is whether the higher price buys anything extra. Both are super-telephoto zooms for Canon EOS DSLRs, and both are described as new with multi-coated optical glass. The only confirmed difference is the listed price.
Quick verdict
Put simply, the $55.63 listing is the better choice for most shoppers. It matches the $72.58 listing on every listed specification while costing $16.95 less. The higher-priced listing has no listed feature advantage to offset that difference. If you prioritize getting the same listed capability for the lower price, the decision is clear.
Listed specs at a glance
| Option | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| Higher-priced listing | USD 72.58 | |
| Lower-priced listing | USD 55.63 |
Both listings share the same core specification set: 420-800mm focal length, f/8.3 aperture, 67mm filter thread, manual focus, and aluminum-alloy exterior. They are also both listed for compatibility with Canon EOS DSLR cameras such as the 5D3, 800D, and 70D.
Where each listing wins
Higher-priced listing: It doesn't add a listed spec advantage. It has the same zoom range and same focus type as the lower-priced option; the only thing it changes is the amount you pay.
Lower-priced listing: It wins on price. For less money, it offers the full zoom range, so it gives you the same listed capability without the higher price tag.
Product notes
420-800mm f/8.3 Super Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon EOS DSLR Camera 5D3 800D 70D
This listing is the higher-priced entry in this head-to-head. The reason to consider it is that it delivers the same long-zoom reach with no listed spec shortcut. If you've already decided on this type of lens and the price gap isn't a concern, this listing is a complete equivalent to the cheaper one. The limitation is that the extra cost isn't tied to any confirmed added feature. Nothing in the description or attributes points to a different coating, an extra lens element, autofocus, or a faster aperture. You'd be paying more for the same described lens, with no listed upgrade to show for it.
420-800mm f/8.3 Super Telephoto Zoom Lens For Canon EOS DSLR Camera 5D3 800D 70D
This listing is the lower-cost counterpart, and its main advantage is straightforward: you get the same long-zoom reach without spending the higher amount. It carries the same 67mm filter thread, the same aluminum-alloy exterior, and the same compatibility with Canon EOS DSLRs. It also lists the same new condition as the other option. The limitation is that the lower price doesn't come with autofocus or a faster aperture. You're still working with the same manual-focus long-zoom design, so if you expected a different optical setup, this listing doesn't provide one.
Final choice by use case
If you want to spend the least and get the same listed specs, the lower-priced listing is the straightforward pick. If you already have a reason to choose the higher-priced listing, that's fine, but it brings no listed feature difference. For the majority of shoppers who are choosing between these two, the lower-priced listing is the one to go with.
