Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS vs Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS and Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM .
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Product |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Name | Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS | Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Manufacturer | Canon | Sigma |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Release Year | 2009 | 2003 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 499 USD | 11500 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Lens Type | Standard / Normal |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Mount | Canon EF-S | Canon EFNikon F |
Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
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 | 45 cm | 600 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Maximum Aperture |
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 18 mm F5,6 at 135 mm Variable Aperture |
F5,6 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Construction | 16 elements / 12 groups | 18 elements / 16 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Focal Length | 18-135 mm | 300-800 mm |
Zoom Range | 117 mm | 500 mm |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization |
Yes
IS |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 75 mm | 165 mm |
Length | 101 mm | 544 mm |
Weight | 455 gr | 5880 gr |
Other |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 46 mm |
Lens Hood | Not Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | EW-73B | LH1571-02 595 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |