Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM vs Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM and Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM.

Compare Specifications

Product
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Name Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Release Year 2004 2011
Release Date
MSRP N/A 4700 USD
Buy it today
Lens Type
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO 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 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO 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 150 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Construction 16 elements  /  14 groups 23 elements  /  18 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Focal Length 100-300 mm 120-300 mm
Zoom Range 200 mm 180 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
OS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 92 mm 114 mm
Length 226 mm 289 mm
Weight 1440 gr 2950 gr
Other
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 105 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A LH1128-01
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A