Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro vs Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro and Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM .

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Product
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Name Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Release Year 2005 1998
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Lens Type Superzoom
Macro
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 50 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F6,3 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 135 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Construction 15 elements  /  13 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Focal Length 28-300 mm 28-135 mm
Zoom Range 272 mm 107 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 74 mm 78 mm
Length 86 mm 96 mm
Weight 490 gr 540 gr
Other
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU LH680-01 789 EW-78B II
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A