Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro vs Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro and Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM .

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Product
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Name Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Release Year 2008 2001
Release Date
MSRP 580 USD 6469 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO 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 20 cm 350 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F2,8 at 17 mm
F4,5 at 70 mm
Variable Aperture
F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Focal Length 17-70 mm 400 mm
Zoom Range 53 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 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 79 mm 128 mm
Length 82 mm 232 mm
Weight 490 gr 1940 gr
Other
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 72 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH780-04 581 ET-120
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A