Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM vs Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM and Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
| Name | Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM | Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
| Manufacturer | Sigma | Sigma |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
| Release Year | 2005 | 2005 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 4400 USD | 280 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
| Lens Type | Telephoto |
Telephoto Macro |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
| 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 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | YesNote. See below for further information |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
| Motor Type | No information | N/A |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 250 cm | 95 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
| Macro 1:1 | No (No Macro lens) | No |
Aperture |
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 70 mm F5,6 at 300 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
| Construction | 11 elements / 9 groups | 14 elements / 10 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
| Focal Length | 300 mm | 70-300 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
230 mm |
| 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 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 119 mm | 76 mm |
| Length | 214 mm | 119 mm |
| Weight | 2400 gr | 530 gr |
Other |
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | LH1196-01 195 | LH635 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |