Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM vs Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM and Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x .
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Product |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x |
Name | Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM | Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x |
Manufacturer | Sigma | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x |
Release Year | 2003 | 1999 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 11500 USD | 1049 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x |
Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Standard / Normal Macro |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x |
Mount | Canon EFNikon F | Canon EF |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes |
Note. See below for further informationNo Manual focus only |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | N/ANo |
Motor Type | No information | N/A |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 600 cm | 24 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Macro 1:1 | No (No Macro lens) | Yes |
Aperture |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x |
Maximum Aperture | F5,6 | F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x |
Construction | 18 elements / 16 groups | 10 elements / 8 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x |
Focal Length | 300-800 mm | 65 mm |
Zoom Range | 500 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 165 mm | 81 mm |
Length | 544 mm | 98 mm |
Weight | 5880 gr | 710 gr |
Other |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x |
Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 46 mm | 58 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
Lens Hood SKU | LH1571-02 595 | MP-E65 |
Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |