Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM vs Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM and Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro.

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Product
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Name Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Release Year 2010 2005
Release Date
MSRP 1400 USD 220 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
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 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 85 cm 95 cm
Maximum Magnification 8,6
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Maximum Aperture F1,4 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 EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Construction 11 elements  /  8 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Focal Length 85 mm 70-300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
230 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 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 86 mm 76 mm
Length 87 mm 119 mm
Weight 725 gr 530 gr
Other
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH850-03 LH635-01
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A