Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO vs Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO and Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM .
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
| Name | Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO | Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
| Manufacturer | Sigma | Canon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
| Release Year | 2005 | 2005 |
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| MSRP | 629 USD | 649 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 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 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
| Autofocus (AF) | YesNote. See below for further information | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
Yes |
| Motor Type | N/A | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 300 cm | 150 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
| Maximum Aperture |
F5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F5 at 170 mm F6,3 at 500 mm Variable 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 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
| Construction | 13 elements / 11 groups | 15 elements / 10 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
| Focal Length | 170-500 mm | 70-300 mm |
| Zoom Range | 330 mm | 230 mm |
| 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 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 92 mm | 76 mm |
| Length | 232 mm | 142 mm |
| Weight | 1345 gr | 630 gr |
Other |
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 86 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | N/A | ET-65B |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |