Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized) vs Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized) and Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye.

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Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized)
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Name Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized) Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized)
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Release Year 2008 2006
Release Date
MSRP 220 USD 1230 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized)
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Wide Angle Lens
Fisheye
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized)
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Mount Nikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized)
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 95 cm 13 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized)
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 70 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,5
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized)
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Construction 14 elements  /  10 groups 11 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized)
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Focal Length 70-300 mm 8 mm
Zoom Range 230 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 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized)
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 76 mm 73 mm
Length 119 mm 68 mm
Weight 530 gr 400 gr
Other
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized)
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Filter Type Filter Thread Built-in Filter Holder
Filter Diameter 58 mm N/A
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU LH635-01 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A