Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro vs Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro and Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM .

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Product
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Name Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Release Year 2006 1999
Release Date
MSRP N/A 9199 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm 550 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 15 elements  /  13 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 18-50 mm 600 mm
Zoom Range 32 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 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 79 mm 168 mm
Length 85 mm 456 mm
Weight 450 gr 5360 gr
Other
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 72 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH780-04 581 ET-160
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A