Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM vs Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM and Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM .

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Product
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Name Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Release Year 2004 2005
Release Date
MSRP N/A 4400 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
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 EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
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 250 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Construction 16 elements  /  14 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Focal Length 100-300 mm 300 mm
Zoom Range 200 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 EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 92 mm 119 mm
Length 226 mm 214 mm
Weight 1440 gr 2400 gr
Other
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 82 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A LH1196-01 195
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A