Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG vs Canon EF 100mm F2 USM

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

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Product
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Name Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Release Year 2008 1991
Release Date
MSRP N/A 479 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Canon EF 100mm F2 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 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Canon EF 100mm F2 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 200 cm 90 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Construction 17 elements  /  13 groups 8 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Focal Length 200-500 mm 100 mm
Zoom Range 300 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 EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 236 mm 75 mm
Length 726 mm 73 mm
Weight 15700 gr 460 gr
Other
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter N/A 58 mm
Lens Hood Included (Solid Construction) Not Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ET-65 III
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A