Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS vs Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized)

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS and Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized).

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Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized)
Name Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized)
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized)
Release Year 2010 2008
Release Date
MSRP 599 USD 220 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized)
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized)
Mount Canon EFNikon F Nikon 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 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized)
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 95 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized)
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 70 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized)
Construction 16 elements  /  11 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized)
Focal Length 70-300 mm 70-300 mm
Zoom Range 230 mm 230 mm
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 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized)
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 76 mm 76 mm
Length 126 mm 119 mm
Weight 610 gr 530 gr
Other
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized)
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU LH680-02 572 LH635-01
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A