Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro vs Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro and Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM .

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Product
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Name Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Release Year 2005 1999
Release Date
MSRP 220 USD 234 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Mount Canon EFNikon 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
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 95 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III 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
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 75 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Construction 14 elements  /  10 groups 13 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Focal Length 70-300 mm 75-300 mm
Zoom Range 230 mm 225 mm
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
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 76 mm 71 mm
Length 119 mm 122 mm
Weight 530 gr 480 gr
Other
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU LH635-01 ET-60
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A