Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG vs Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG and Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM .

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Product
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Name Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Release Year 2008 2004
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 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 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
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 200 cm 180 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Construction 17 elements  /  13 groups 16 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Focal Length 200-500 mm 100-300 mm
Zoom Range 300 mm 200 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 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 236 mm 92 mm
Length 726 mm 226 mm
Weight 15700 gr 1440 gr
Other
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter N/A 82 mm
Lens Hood Included (Solid Construction) Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A N/A
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A