Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III vs Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III is lighter by 405g.
- Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art goes wider (24mm vs 75mm).
- Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III reaches further (300mm vs 105mm).
| Spec | EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III | 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Sigma |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 75-300mm | 24-105mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/4.0 |
| Released | 1999 | n/a |
| Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 9 | 14 |
| Elements | 13 | 19 |
| Weight g | 480.0 (lighter) | 885 |
| Filter mm | 58 | 82 |
| Length mm | 122.1 | 109.4 |
| Diameter mm | 71.0 | 88.6 |
| Min focus m | 1.5 | 0.45 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | 0.22 |
| Af motor | n/a | HSM |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
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
Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art
A stabilized f/4 standard zoom from the Art line covering 24-105mm. It weighs about 885 g and uses an 82mm filter thread.
Pros
- Optical Stabilizer
- Sharp
- Constant f/4
Cons
- Heavy at about 885 g
- Large