Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM vs Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM and Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM .

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Product
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Name Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Release Year 2010 2004
Release Date
MSRP 1400 USD 2689 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS 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 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS 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 85 cm 70 cm
Maximum Magnification 8,6
Aperture
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Construction 11 elements  /  8 groups 22 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Focal Length 85 mm 28-300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
272 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 86 mm 92 mm
Length 87 mm 184 mm
Weight 725 gr 1670 gr
Other
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH850-03 EW-83G
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A