Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM vs Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM is faster by 0.4 stops (f/3.5 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM goes wider (18mm vs 75mm).
- Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III reaches further (300mm vs 250mm).
| Spec | 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM | EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Macro | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 18-250mm (wider) | 75-300mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 (faster) | f/4.0 |
| Released | n/a | 1999 |
| Blades | n/a | 7 |
| Format | n/a | full-frame |
| Groups | n/a | 9 |
| Elements | n/a | 13 |
| Weight g | n/a | 480.0 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 58 |
| Length mm | n/a | 122.1 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 71.0 |
| Min focus m | n/a | 1.5 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.25 |
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM
This 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C macro zoom lens from Sigma fits Canon EF mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A high-ratio walk-around zoom for APS-C cameras.
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
An entry-level telephoto zoom with no stabilization and a basic micro motor instead of USM. Covers full frame.
Pros
- Light
- Long reach
- Simple to use
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Soft at 300mm
- Slow, noisy AF
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