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