Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM vs Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM and Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus.

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Product
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Name Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Release Year 2003 1987
Release Date
MSRP 11500 USD 549 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
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 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
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 130 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Maximum Aperture F5,6 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Construction 18 elements  /  16 groups 7 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Focal Length 300-800 mm 135 mm
Zoom Range 500 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 165 mm 69 mm
Length 544 mm 98 mm
Weight 5880 gr 390 gr
Other
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 46 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU LH1571-02 595 ET-65 III
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A