Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro vs Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro and Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM .
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
| Name | Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro | Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
| Manufacturer | Sigma | Sigma |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
| Release Year | 2005 | 2005 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 280 USD | 4400 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Macro |
Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
| Mount | Canon EFNikon F | Canon EFNikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG 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 | 250 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
| Macro 1:1 | No | No (No Macro lens) |
Aperture |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG 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 |
F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
| Construction | 14 elements / 10 groups | 11 elements / 9 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
| Focal Length | 70-300 mm | 300 mm |
| Zoom Range | 230 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| 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 EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 76 mm | 119 mm |
| Length | 119 mm | 214 mm |
| Weight | 530 gr | 2400 gr |
Other |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | LH635 | LH1196-01 195 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
