Sony 28mm F2.8 vs Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 28mm F2.8 and Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM .

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Product
Sony 28mm F2.8
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Name Sony 28mm F2.8 Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Manufacturer Sony Sigma
SKU SAL28F28
Release Date and Price
Sony 28mm F2.8
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Release Year 2006 2003
Release Date 2006-06-05
MSRP N/A 11500 USD
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Lens Type
Sony 28mm F2.8
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 28mm F2.8
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Mount Sony A Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony 28mm F2.8
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Screw drive from camera No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 600 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,13
Aperture
Sony 28mm F2.8
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F5,6
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Sony 28mm F2.8
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Construction 5 elements  /  5 groups 18 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony 28mm F2.8
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Focal Length 28 mm 300-800 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
500 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony 28mm F2.8
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 66 mm 165 mm
Length 43 mm 544 mm
Weight 185 gr 5880 gr
Other
Sony 28mm F2.8
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 49 mm 46 mm
Lens Hood Included (Pull Out/Extendable) Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A LH1571-02 595
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A