Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM vs Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM and Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM .

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Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Name Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Release Year 2003 2000
Release Date
MSRP 11500 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO 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 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO 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 600 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Maximum Aperture F5,6 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 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Construction 18 elements  /  16 groups 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Focal Length 300-800 mm 28-105 mm
Zoom Range 500 mm 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 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 165 mm 75 mm
Length 544 mm 72 mm
Weight 5880 gr 365 gr
Other
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 46 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU LH1571-02 595 EW-63 II
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A