Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM vs Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM and Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM .
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Product |
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Name | Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM | Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sigma |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2003 |
| Release Date | 2023-02-08 | |
| MSRP | N/A | 11500 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Lens Type | Telephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon EFNikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| 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 | 70 cm | 600 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,28 | |
Aperture |
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Maximum Aperture |
F5,0-7,1
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F5,0 at 55 mm F7,1 at 210 mm Variable Aperture |
F5,6 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | No information |
Optics |
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Construction | 11 elements / 8 groups | 18 elements / 16 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | Two UD lenses. Canon Super Spectra coating. | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Focal Length | 55-210 mm | 300-800 mm |
| Zoom Range | 155 mm | 500 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
No
4.5 stops in-lens, 7.0 stops with in-body coordinated IS |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 4 stops | N/A |
Physical |
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 69 mm | 165 mm |
| Length | 94 mm | 544 mm |
| Weight | 270 gr | 5880 gr |
Other |
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 55 mm | 46 mm |
| Lens Hood | Not Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ET-60B | LH1571-02 595 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |