Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM vs Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM and Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM .
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM |
Name | Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM | Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM |
Manufacturer | Sigma | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM |
Release Year | 2010 | 1999 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 1100 USD | 234 USD |
Buy it today |
![]() |
![]() |
Lens Type |
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM |
Lens Type | Wide Angle Lens | Telephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM |
Mount | Canon EF-SNikon F | Canon EF |
Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III 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 | 24 cm | 150 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM |
Maximum Aperture |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 8 mm F5,6 at 16 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 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM |
Construction | 15 elements / 11 groups | 13 elements / 9 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM |
Focal Length | 8-16 mm | 75-300 mm |
Zoom Range | 8 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 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 75 mm | 71 mm |
Length | 105 mm | 122 mm |
Weight | 545 gr | 480 gr |
Other |
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM |
Filter Type | Not possible to have Filter | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | N/A | 58 mm |
Lens Hood | Included (Solid Construction) | Not Included |
Lens Hood SKU | N/A | ET-60 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |