Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM vs Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM | C

Both are Canon EF telephoto zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Canon · 2004

EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

f/4.5720 gUSM

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Sigma

150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM | C

f/5

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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 150mm at the wide end

Pick the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM | C if

You need more reach: 600mm vs 300mm at the long end

Spec differences

14 differences

Specifications that differ between the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM and the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM | C
	Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM	Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM \| C
Brand	Canon	Sigma
Format	Full frame	not listed
Focal length	70-300mm	150-600mm
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	not listed
Min focus distance	1.4 m	not listed
Aperture blades	6	not listed
Optical design	18 elements / 12 groups	not listed
Autofocus motor	USM	not listed
Image stabilization	Yes	not listed
Released	2004	not listed

2 identical specs hidden: mount, type. Show all

Mount: Canon EF both
Type: Telephoto Zoom 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 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM | C

This 150-600mm f/5-6.3 full-frame telephoto zoom lens from Sigma fits Canon EF mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A long-reach telephoto zoom aimed at sports and wildlife.