Sony 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM vs Sigma 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro
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| Compare | Lightest Fastest Aperture | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | - | Full Frame |
| Best For | Travel Wildlife | Travel Wildlife Macro |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 70-300 mm | 70-300 mm |
| Aperture | f/4.5 | f/4 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 1.2 m | 0.95 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 760 g | 545 g |
| Length | 135.5 mm | 122 mm |
| Diameter | 82.5 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 58 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2008 | 2005 |
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Comparing Sony 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM (70-300 mm, f/4.5) and Sigma 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro (70-300 mm, f/4).
Sigma 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro is the lightest at 545 g, Sony 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM weighs 760 g.
Sigma 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/4, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Sigma 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro can focus closest at 0.95 m minimum focus distance.
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