Sigma 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro vs Canon EF 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
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| Compare | Lightest | Image Stabilization |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Travel Wildlife Macro | Travel Wildlife Video |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 70-300 mm | 70-300 mm |
| Aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 8 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.95 m | 1.5 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 540 g | 630 g |
| Length | 122 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Diameter | 76.6 mm | 142.8 mm |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 58 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2005 | 2005 |
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Comparing Sigma 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro (70-300 mm, f/4) and Canon EF 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 IS USM (70-300 mm, f/4).
Sigma 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro is the lightest at 540 g, Canon EF 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 IS USM weighs 630 g.
Sigma 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro can focus closest at 0.95 m minimum focus distance.
Canon EF 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 IS USM includes image stabilization.
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