Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) vs Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) and Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro.

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Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Name Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Release Year 2008 2009
Release Date
MSRP 280 USD 1049 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
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 APO Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
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 150 cm 30 cm
Maximum Magnification 1
Macro 1:1 No Yes
Aperture
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
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
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Construction 14 elements  /  10 groups 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Focal Length 70-300 mm 100 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 APO Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 76 mm 77 mm
Length 119 mm 123 mm
Weight 530 gr 625 gr
Other
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH635-01 ET-73
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A