Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L vs Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L and Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG.
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Product |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG |
| Name | Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L | Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sigma |
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Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG |
| Release Year | 2011 | 2004 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | N/A | 9700 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EFNikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG |
| 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 | 200 cm | 700 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,15 | |
Aperture |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 | F5,6 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG |
| Construction | 25 elements / 20 groups | 13 elements / 10 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG |
| Focal Length | 200-400 mm | 800 mm |
| Zoom Range | 200 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| Built-in Teleconverter | Yes | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | 1.4x | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
IS |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 128 mm | 156 mm |
| Length | 366 mm | 520 mm |
| Weight | 3620 gr | 4740 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 46 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ET-120 (WII) | LH1571-01 152 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |