Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM vs Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM and Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM .

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Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Name Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Release Year 2005 2000
Release Date
MSRP 4400 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II 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 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II 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 250 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F4,5 at 105 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Focal Length 300 mm 28-105 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
77 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
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 119 mm 75 mm
Length 214 mm 72 mm
Weight 2400 gr 365 gr
Other
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU LH1196-01 195 EW-63 II
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A