Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS 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 OS and Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM.

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Product
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Name Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS 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 OS
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Release Year 2010 2011
Release Date
MSRP 599 USD 4700 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO 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 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
Aperture
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS
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 OS
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Construction 16 elements  /  11 groups 23 elements  /  18 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS
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 Yes
OS
Yes
OS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 76 mm 114 mm
Length 126 mm 289 mm
Weight 610 gr 2950 gr
Other
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 105 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH680-02 572 LH1128-01
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A