Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro vs Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro and Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM .

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Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Name Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Release Year 2011 2004
Release Date
MSRP 1600 USD 2689 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L 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 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L 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 38 cm 70 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No information
Aperture
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Construction 19 elements  /  13 groups 22 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Focal Length 150 mm 28-300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
272 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
OS
Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 80 mm 92 mm
Length 150 mm 184 mm
Weight 1150 gr 1670 gr
Other
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH780-05 EW-83G
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A