Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM 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 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM is lighter by 255g.
- Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art goes wider (24mm vs 70mm).
- Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM reaches further (300mm vs 105mm).
| Spec | EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM | 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Sigma |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-300mm | 24-105mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/4.0 |
| Released | 2005 | n/a |
| Blades | 8 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 10 | 14 |
| Af motor | USM | HSM |
| Elements | 15 | 19 |
| Weight g | 630.0 (lighter) | 885 |
| Filter mm | 58 | 82 |
| Length mm | 142.8 | 109.4 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 76.5 | 88.6 |
| Min focus m | 1.5 | 0.45 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.26 | 0.22 |
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 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