Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM vs Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM and Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM .

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Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Name Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Release Year 2008 2004
Release Date
MSRP 560 USD 2689 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS 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 35 cm 70 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F3,8-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,8 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 125 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 22 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Focal Length 18-125 mm 28-300 mm
Zoom Range 107 mm 272 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
OS
Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 74 mm 92 mm
Length 88 mm 184 mm
Weight 505 gr 1670 gr
Other
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH730-02 EW-83G
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A