Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro vs Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro and Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM .

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Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Name Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Release Year 2008 1993
Release Date
MSRP 580 USD 1339 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L 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 F5.6 L 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 F5.6 L 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 F5.6 L 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
F5,6
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups 7 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L 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 No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 79 mm 90 mm
Length 82 mm 256 mm
Weight 490 gr 1250 gr
Other
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included (Pull Out/Extendable)
Lens Hood SKU LH780-04 581 Utdragbart
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A