Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro vs Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro and Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM .

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Product
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Name Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Release Year 2008 2001
Release Date
MSRP 1200 USD 6469 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO 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 EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 100 cm 350 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Construction 18 elements  /  15 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Focal Length 70-200 mm 400 mm
Zoom Range 130 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 86 mm 128 mm
Length 183 mm 232 mm
Weight 1370 gr 1940 gr
Other
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Filter Type Not possible to have Filter Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter N/A 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH850-01 ET-120
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A