Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM vs Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM and Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM .
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
Name | Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM | Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
Manufacturer | Sigma | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
Release Year | 2005 | 1997 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | N/A | 1399 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS 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 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS 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 | 100 cm | 150 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
Maximum Aperture |
F4-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 50 mm F6,3 at 500 mm Variable Aperture |
F4 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
Construction | 20 elements / 16 groups | 15 elements / 11 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
Focal Length | 50-500 mm | 300 mm |
Zoom Range | 450 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization | No |
Yes
IS |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 95 mm | 90 mm |
Length | 218 mm | 221 mm |
Weight | 1840 gr | 1190 gr |
Other |
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 86 mm | 77 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included (Pull Out/Extendable) |
Lens Hood SKU | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |