Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM vs Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM and Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG.
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Product |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM |
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG |
| Name | Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM | Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sigma |
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Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM |
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG |
| Release Year | 2014 | 2008 |
| Release Date | 2014-11-11 | |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 1489 USD | 0 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM |
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG |
| Lens Type | Telephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM |
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM 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 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM |
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Ultrasonic | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 98 cm | 200 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,31 | |
Aperture |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM |
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG |
| Maximum Aperture |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 100 mm F5,6 at 400 mm Variable Aperture |
F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM |
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG |
| Construction | 21 elements / 16 groups | 17 elements / 13 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | Air Sphere, fluorine coatings; Super ED element | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM |
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG |
| Focal Length | 100-400 mm | 200-500 mm |
| Zoom Range | 300 mm | 300 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 4 stops | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM |
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 94 mm | 236 mm |
| Length | 193 mm | 726 mm |
| Weight | 1570 gr | 15700 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM |
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | N/A |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included (Solid Construction) |
| Lens Hood SKU | ET-38D | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |