Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM vs Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM and Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM .

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Product
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Name Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Release Year 2008 1999
Release Date
MSRP 1400 USD 234 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
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 38 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 75 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Construction 14 elements  /  12 groups 13 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Focal Length 24-70 mm 75-300 mm
Zoom Range 46 mm 225 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 88 mm 71 mm
Length 94 mm 122 mm
Weight 790 gr 480 gr
Other
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU LH876-01 571 ET-60
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A