Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L vs Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L and Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM .
Compare Specifications
Product |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Name | Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L | Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Manufacturer | Canon | Sigma |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Release Year | 2011 | 2003 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | N/A | 11500 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Mount | Canon EF | Canon EFNikon F |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
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 | 200 cm | 600 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,15 | |
Aperture |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Maximum Aperture | F4 | F5,6 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Construction | 25 elements / 20 groups | 18 elements / 16 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Focal Length | 200-400 mm | 300-800 mm |
Zoom Range | 200 mm | 500 mm |
Built-in Teleconverter | Yes | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | 1.4x | N/A |
Image Stabilization |
Yes
IS |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
Diameter | 128 mm | 165 mm |
Length | 366 mm | 544 mm |
Weight | 3620 gr | 5880 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Drop-in Filter |
Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 46 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ET-120 (WII) | LH1571-02 595 |
Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |