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 .
Compare Specifications
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 |