Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM vs Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM and Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized).

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Product
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Name Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Manufacturer Canon Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Release Year 2022 2008
Release Date 2022-07-12
MSRP N/A 280 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
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 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 13 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Maximum Aperture F4,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 15 mm
F6,3 at 30 mm
Variable Aperture
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 7 No information
Optics
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Construction 13 elements  /  11 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Two ultra-low dispersion elements and one aspherical element. Uses Canon’s Super Spectra Coating (SSC). No information
Focal Length
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Focal Length 15-30 mm 70-300 mm
Zoom Range 15 mm 230 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5.5 stops N/A
Physical
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 77 mm 76 mm
Length 88 mm 119 mm
Weight 390 gr 530 gr
Other
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-73E LH635-01
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A