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