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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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