Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C vs Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C and Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM .

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Product
Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Name Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Release Year 2023 2003
Release Date 2023-04-03
MSRP N/A 11500 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C
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
Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Mount Sony EL Mount Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C
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 12 cm 600 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,27
Aperture
Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Maximum Aperture F4 F5,6
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Construction 9 elements  /  8 groups 18 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 aspherical and 2 super low dispersion No information
Focal Length
Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Focal Length 17 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
Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 64 mm 165 mm
Length 49 mm 544 mm
Weight 225 gr 5880 gr
Other
Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 55 mm 46 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH576-03 LH1571-02 595
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other C = Contemporary