Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM vs Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM and Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro.

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Product
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Name Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Manufacturer Canon Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Release Year 2012 2005
Release Date
MSRP 799 USD 220 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Mount Canon EF Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
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 23 cm 95 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Maximum Aperture F2,8 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
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Construction 9 elements  /  7 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Focal Length 28 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 Yes
IS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 68 mm 76 mm
Length 52 mm 119 mm
Weight 260 gr 530 gr
Other
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-65B LH635-01
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Soft Lens Pouch LP1014