Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM vs Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM and Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM .

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Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Name Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Release Year 2010 2003
Release Date
MSRP 1400 USD 11500 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG 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 EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG 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 85 cm 600 cm
Maximum Magnification 8,6
Aperture
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F5,6
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Construction 11 elements  /  8 groups 18 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Focal Length 85 mm 300-800 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
500 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 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 86 mm 165 mm
Length 87 mm 544 mm
Weight 725 gr 5880 gr
Other
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 77 mm 46 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH850-03 LH1571-02 595
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A