Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF vs Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF and Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM .

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Product
Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Name Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Release Year 2003 2004
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1399 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO 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 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO 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 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 50 cm 140 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F2,8 at 24 mm
F4,5 at 135 mm
Variable Aperture
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 70 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Construction 16 elements  /  15 groups 18 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Focal Length 24-135 mm 70-300 mm
Zoom Range 111 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 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 83 mm 82 mm
Length 90 mm 99 mm
Weight 530 gr 720 gr
Other
Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ET-65B
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A