Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM vs Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM and Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM .

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Product
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Name Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Release Year 2002 1997
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1399 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Canon EF 300mm F4 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 EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS 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 150 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 18 elements  /  16 groups 15 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 120-300 mm 300 mm
Zoom Range 180 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 112 mm 90 mm
Length 268 mm 221 mm
Weight 2600 gr 1190 gr
Other
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 105 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included (Pull Out/Extendable)
Lens Hood SKU LH1134-01 529 N/A
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A