Sigma 100-300 mm f/4 DG EX APO IF HSM vs Canon EF 100-300 mm f/5.6
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| Compare | Fastest Aperture | Lightest |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Wildlife | Travel Wildlife |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 100-300 mm | 100-300 mm |
| Aperture | f/4 | f/5.6 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 8 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 1.8 m | 2 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | 0.26x |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 1440 g | 685 g |
| Length | 226.5 mm | 166.8 mm |
| Diameter | 92.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 58 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2005 | 1987 |
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Comparing Sigma 100-300 mm f/4 DG EX APO IF HSM (100-300 mm, f/4) and Canon EF 100-300 mm f/5.6 (100-300 mm, f/5.6).
Canon EF 100-300 mm f/5.6 is the lightest at 685 g, Sigma 100-300 mm f/4 DG EX APO IF HSM weighs 1440 g.
Sigma 100-300 mm f/4 DG EX APO IF HSM offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/4, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Sigma 100-300 mm f/4 DG EX APO IF HSM can focus closest at 1.8 m minimum focus distance.
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