Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG vs Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG and Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM .

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Product
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Name Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Release Year 2004 2004
Release Date
MSRP 9700 USD 2689 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 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 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 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 700 cm 70 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F5,6 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Construction 13 elements  /  10 groups 22 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Focal Length 800 mm 28-300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
272 mm
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 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 156 mm 92 mm
Length 520 mm 184 mm
Weight 4740 gr 1670 gr
Other
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 46 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH1571-01 152 EW-83G
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A