Sigma 300 mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM APO vs Canon EF 300 mm f/4L IS USM
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| Compare | Fastest Aperture | Lightest Image Stabilization |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Wildlife | Budget Wildlife |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 300 mm | 300 mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 8 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 2.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | 0.24x |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 2400 g | 1190 g |
| Length | 214 mm | 221 mm |
| Diameter | 119 mm | 90 mm |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 77 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2005 | 1997 |
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Comparing Sigma 300 mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM APO (300 mm, f/2.8) and Canon EF 300 mm f/4L IS USM (300 mm, f/4).
Canon EF 300 mm f/4L IS USM is the lightest at 1190 g, Sigma 300 mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM APO weighs 2400 g.
Sigma 300 mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM APO offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/2.8, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Canon EF 300 mm f/4L IS USM can focus closest at 1.5 m minimum focus distance.
Canon EF 300 mm f/4L IS USM includes image stabilization. Canon EF 300 mm f/4L IS USM is weather-sealed for challenging conditions.
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