Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO HSM OS vs Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO HSM OS and Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM .
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Product |
Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO HSM OS |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Name | Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO HSM OS | Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Manufacturer | Sigma | Sigma |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO HSM OS |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Release Year | 2008 | 2003 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 1320 USD | 11500 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO HSM OS |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO HSM OS |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 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 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO HSM OS |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 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 | 150 cm | 600 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO HSM OS |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Maximum Aperture |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 120 mm F5,6 at 400 mm Variable Aperture |
F5,6 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO HSM OS |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Construction | 21 elements / 15 groups | 18 elements / 16 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO HSM OS |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Focal Length | 120-400 mm | 300-800 mm |
| Zoom Range | 280 mm | 500 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
OS |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO HSM OS |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 92 mm | 165 mm |
| Length | 203 mm | 544 mm |
| Weight | 1750 gr | 5880 gr |
Other |
Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO HSM OS |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 46 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | LH830-01 | LH1571-02 595 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |