Sigma 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 DG OS vs Canon EF 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM
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| Compare | Lightest Image Stabilization | Image Stabilization |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Travel Wildlife Video | Travel Wildlife Video |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 70-300 mm | 70-300 mm |
| Aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 1.5 m | 1.2 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 610 g | 710 g |
| Length | 126.5 mm | 145.5 mm |
| Diameter | 76.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2009 | 2016 |
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Comparing Sigma 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 DG OS (70-300 mm, f/4) and Canon EF 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM (70-300 mm, f/4).
Sigma 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 DG OS is the lightest at 610 g, Canon EF 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM weighs 710 g.
Canon EF 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM can focus closest at 1.2 m minimum focus distance.
Both lenses feature image stabilization for handheld shooting.
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