Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized) vs Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized) and Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM .

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Product
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Name Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized) Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Release Year 2008 2001
Release Date
MSRP 220 USD 6469 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
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)
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO 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 95 cm 350 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
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
F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Construction 14 elements  /  10 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Focal Length 70-300 mm 400 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 Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 76 mm 128 mm
Length 119 mm 232 mm
Weight 530 gr 1940 gr
Other
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 58 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH635-01 ET-120
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A