Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM vs Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM and Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized).
Compare Specifications
Product |
Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) |
| Name | Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM | Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sigma |
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Release Date and Price |
Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2008 |
| Release Date | 2022-02-24 | |
| MSRP | N/A | 280 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto Macro |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Ring-Type Ultrasonic | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 430 cm | 150 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,29 | |
| Macro 1:1 | No (No Macro lens) | No |
Aperture |
Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) |
| Maximum Aperture | F8 |
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 | 9 | No information |
Optics |
Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) |
| Construction | 26 elements / 18 groups | 14 elements / 10 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 2 Fluorite, 1 Super UD Lenses, 1 UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) |
| Focal Length | 1200 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 | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 4 stops | N/A |
Physical |
Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 168 mm | 76 mm |
| Length | 537 mm | 119 mm |
| Weight | 3340 gr | 530 gr |
Other |
Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ET-160 | LH635-01 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |