Sigma 800 mm f/5.6 EX DG HSM APO vs Canon EF 800 mm f/5.6L IS USM
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| Compare | Lightest Image Stabilization | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Wildlife | Wildlife |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 800 mm | 800 mm |
| Aperture | f/5.6 | f/5.6 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | - |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 7 m | 6 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 4740 g | 4500 g |
| Length | 520 mm | 163 mm |
| Diameter | 156.5 mm | 461 mm |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | - |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2005 | 2008 |
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Comparing Sigma 800 mm f/5.6 EX DG HSM APO (800 mm, f/5.6) and Canon EF 800 mm f/5.6L IS USM (800 mm, f/5.6).
Canon EF 800 mm f/5.6L IS USM is the lightest at 4500 g, Sigma 800 mm f/5.6 EX DG HSM APO weighs 4740 g.
Canon EF 800 mm f/5.6L IS USM can focus closest at 6 m minimum focus distance.
Canon EF 800 mm f/5.6L IS USM includes image stabilization.
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