Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS vs Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS and Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM .
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Product |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS |
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
Name | Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS | Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
Manufacturer | Sigma | Sigma |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS |
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
Release Year | 2010 | 2005 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 599 USD | 4400 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS |
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS |
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
Mount | Canon EFNikon 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 OS |
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG 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 | 250 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS |
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG 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 OS |
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
Construction | 16 elements / 11 groups | 11 elements / 9 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS |
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
Focal Length | 70-300 mm | 300 mm |
Zoom Range | 230 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization |
Yes
OS |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS |
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 76 mm | 119 mm |
Length | 126 mm | 214 mm |
Weight | 610 gr | 2400 gr |
Other |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS |
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
Filter Diameter | 62 mm | 52 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | LH680-02 572 | LH1196-01 195 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |