Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM vs Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM
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 70mm).
- Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM reaches further (300mm vs 250mm).
| Spec | EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM | 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Sigma |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Macro |
| Focal length | 70-300mm | 18-250mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/3.5 (faster) |
| Released | 2005 | n/a |
| Blades | 8 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 10 | n/a |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 15 | n/a |
| Weight g | 630.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 58 | n/a |
| Length mm | 142.8 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 76.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.5 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.26 | n/a |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM
The Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM is a telephoto zoom lens covering 70-300mm at f/4-5.6 for Canon EF mount cameras, with Image Stabilizer and ultrasonic-motor autofocus. A compact telephoto zoom with image stabilization, a common step up from a kit lens.
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.