Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro vs Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro and Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM .
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Product |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM |
Name | Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro | Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM |
Manufacturer | Sigma | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM |
Release Year | 2005 | 1998 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 280 USD | 1799 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM |
Lens Type |
Telephoto Macro |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L 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 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L 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 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 | 180 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Macro 1:1 | No | No (No Macro lens) |
Aperture |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM |
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 |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 100 mm F5,6 at 400 mm Variable Aperture |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM |
Construction | 14 elements / 10 groups | 17 elements / 14 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM |
Focal Length | 70-300 mm | 100-400 mm |
Zoom Range | 230 mm | 300 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 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 76 mm | 92 mm |
Length | 119 mm | 189 mm |
Weight | 530 gr | 1380 gr |
Other |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 58 mm | 77 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | LH635 | ET-83C |
Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |