Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro vs Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro and Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM .
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Product |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM |
Name | Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro | Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM |
Manufacturer | Sigma | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM |
Release Year | 2006 | 1999 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 580 USD | 9199 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM |
Lens Type |
Standard / Normal Macro |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM |
Mount | Canon EF-SNikon F | Canon EF |
Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
Canon EF 600mm F4 L 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 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
Yes |
Motor Type | N/A | No information |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 20 cm | 550 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Macro 1:1 | No | No (No Macro lens) |
Aperture |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM |
Maximum Aperture |
F2,8-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F2,8 at 17 mm F4,5 at 70 mm Variable Aperture |
F4 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM |
Construction | 15 elements / 12 groups | 17 elements / 13 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM |
Focal Length | 17-70 mm | 600 mm |
Zoom Range | 53 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 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM |
Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
Diameter | 79 mm | 168 mm |
Length | 82 mm | 456 mm |
Weight | 455 gr | 5360 gr |
Other |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
Filter Diameter | 72 mm | 52 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | LH780-04 581 | ET-160 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |