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

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

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Product
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Name Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Release Year 2005 2002
Release Date
MSRP 4400 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG 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 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG 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 250 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 18 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Focal Length 300 mm 120-300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
180 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 EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 119 mm 112 mm
Length 214 mm 268 mm
Weight 2400 gr 2600 gr
Other
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 105 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH1196-01 195 LH1134-01 529
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A