Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM vs Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM and Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM .
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Product |
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM |
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM |
Name | Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM | Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM |
Manufacturer | Sigma | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM |
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM |
Release Year | 2004 | 1996 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | N/A | 820 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM |
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM |
Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM |
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM |
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 200mm F2.8 L II USM |
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 | 150 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM |
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM |
Maximum Aperture | F4 | F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM |
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM |
Construction | 16 elements / 14 groups | 9 elements / 7 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM |
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM |
Focal Length | 100-300 mm | 200 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 |
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 92 mm | 83 mm |
Length | 226 mm | 136 mm |
Weight | 1440 gr | 765 gr |
Other |
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM |
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 82 mm | 72 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | N/A | ET-83B |
Tripod Collar | Included |
Not included (but available as accessory) |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
Other | A tripod mount is available as an accessory, see model ”Canon Stativfäste A II” |