Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye vs Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye and Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM .
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Product |
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Name | Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye | Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Manufacturer | Sigma | Sigma |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Release Year | 2006 | 2003 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 1230 USD | 11500 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Lens Type |
Wide Angle Lens Fisheye |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO 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 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Autofocus (AF) | YesNote. See below for further information | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye |
Yes |
Motor Type | N/A | No information |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 13 cm | 600 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Maximum Aperture | F3,5 | F5,6 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Construction | 11 elements / 6 groups | 18 elements / 16 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Focal Length | 8 mm | 300-800 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
500 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 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 73 mm | 165 mm |
Length | 68 mm | 544 mm |
Weight | 400 gr | 5880 gr |
Other |
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Filter Type | Built-in Filter Holder | Drop-in Filter |
Filter Diameter | N/A | 46 mm |
Lens Hood | Not Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | N/A | LH1571-02 595 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |