Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM vs Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM and Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro.

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Product
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Name Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Manufacturer Canon Sigma
SKU 1276C002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Release Year 2016 2005
Release Date 2016-02-18
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 599 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Lens Type Superzoom Superzoom
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Mount Canon EF-S Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 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 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 39 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,28
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 135 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F6,3 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 15 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings One UD and one aspherical elements No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Focal Length 18-135 mm 28-300 mm
Zoom Range 117 mm 272 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 77 mm 74 mm
Length 96 mm 86 mm
Weight 515 gr 490 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-73D LH680-01 789
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A