Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) vs Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) and Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM.
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Product |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) |
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM |
Name | Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) | Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM |
Manufacturer | Sigma | Sigma |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) |
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM |
Release Year | 2008 | 2011 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 280 USD | 4700 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) |
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM |
Lens Type |
Telephoto Macro |
Telephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) |
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM |
Mount | Nikon F | Canon EFNikon F |
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) |
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS 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 | 150 cm | 150 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Macro 1:1 | No | No (No Macro lens) |
Aperture |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) |
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM |
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) |
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM |
Construction | 14 elements / 10 groups | 23 elements / 18 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) |
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM |
Focal Length | 70-300 mm | 120-300 mm |
Zoom Range | 230 mm | 180 mm |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization | No |
Yes
OS |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) |
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM |
Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
Diameter | 76 mm | 114 mm |
Length | 119 mm | 289 mm |
Weight | 530 gr | 2950 gr |
Other |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) |
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 58 mm | 105 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | LH635-01 | LH1128-01 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |