Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro vs Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro and Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro .
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro |
Name | Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro | Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro |
Manufacturer | Sigma | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro |
Release Year | 2005 | 2005 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 280 USD | 469 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro |
Lens Type |
Telephoto Macro |
Standard / Normal Macro |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro |
Mount | Canon EFNikon F | Canon EF-S |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro |
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 | 20 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Macro 1:1 | No | Yes |
Aperture |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro |
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 |
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro |
Construction | 14 elements / 10 groups | 12 elements / 8 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro |
Focal Length | 70-300 mm | 60 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 |
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 76 mm | 73 mm |
Length | 119 mm | 69 mm |
Weight | 530 gr | 335 gr |
Other |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 58 mm | 52 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
Lens Hood SKU | LH635 | ET-67B |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |