Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro vs Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro and Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM.

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Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Name Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Release Year 2005 2007
Release Date
MSRP 280 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Mount Canon EFNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
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 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 95 cm 110 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Maximum 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
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Construction 14 elements  /  10 groups 12 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Focal Length 70-300 mm 55-200 mm
Zoom Range 230 mm 145 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 76 mm 71 mm
Length 119 mm 84 mm
Weight 530 gr 310 gr
Other
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH635 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A