Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) vs Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) and Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM .

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Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Name Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Release Year 2008 2000
Release Date
MSRP 280 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II 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 150 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 70 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F4,5 at 105 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Construction 14 elements  /  10 groups 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Focal Length 70-300 mm 28-105 mm
Zoom Range 230 mm 77 mm
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 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 76 mm 75 mm
Length 119 mm 72 mm
Weight 530 gr 365 gr
Other
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU LH635-01 EW-63 II
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A