Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM vs Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 017
Both are Canon EF telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4.5 vs f/5)
- You want a wider view: 70mm vs 100mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.4 m vs 1.6 m
Pick the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 017 if
- You need more reach: 400mm vs 300mm at the long end
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 6
- You prefer a newer design: released 2017 vs 2004
Spec differences
13 differences| Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM | Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Sigma
|
| Focal length |
70-300mm
|
100-400mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4.5
⅓ stop faster
|
f/5
|
| Weight |
720 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
99.9 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
82.4 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
1.4 m
closer
|
1.6 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.26×
|
| Aperture blades |
6
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
18 elements / 12 groups
|
21 elements / 15 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
USM
|
HSM
|
| Released |
2004
|
2017
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon EF both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
Our notes
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM: a telephoto zoom lens with a 70-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4.5-5.6, made for Canon EF mount cameras, with Image Stabilizer and ultrasonic-motor autofocus. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Our notes
Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 017
A 100-400mm f/5-6.3 full-frame telephoto zoom lens, the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 017 is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, from the Sigma Contemporary line with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A long-reach telephoto zoom aimed at spo...
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