Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM vs Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM and Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II.

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Product
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Name Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Release Year 2004 2007
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1699 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Lens Type Telephoto Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 180 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Construction 16 elements  /  14 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Focal Length 100-300 mm 16-35 mm
Zoom Range 200 mm 19 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 EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 92 mm 88 mm
Length 226 mm 111 mm
Weight 1440 gr 635 gr
Other
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A EW-88
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A