Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM vs Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM and Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM .

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Product
Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Name Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Release Year 2003 1999
Release Date
MSRP 1150 USD 9199 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM
Canon EF 600mm 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 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM
Canon EF 600mm 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 25 cm 550 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 12 mm
F5,6 at 24 mm
Variable Aperture
F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 12-24 mm 600 mm
Zoom Range 12 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 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 87 mm 168 mm
Length 102 mm 456 mm
Weight 600 gr 5360 gr
Other
Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter N/A 52 mm
Lens Hood Included (Solid Construction) Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ET-160
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A