Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM vs Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM and Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM .

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Product
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Name Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Release Year 2010 2001
Release Date
MSRP 1400 USD 6469 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO 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 400mm F4 DO 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 350 cm
Maximum Magnification 8,6
Aperture
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Construction 11 elements  /  8 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Focal Length 85 mm 400 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 86 mm 128 mm
Length 87 mm 232 mm
Weight 725 gr 1940 gr
Other
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH850-03 ET-120
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A