Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM vs Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport
Both are Canon EF 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 shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.4 m vs 2.6 m
Pick the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport if
- You want a wider view: 60mm vs 70mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 600mm 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 2018 vs 2004
- Our notes say it suits: Wildlife, sports, travel
Spec differences
14 differences| Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM | Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Telephoto Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Focal length |
70-300mm
|
60-600mm
|
| Weight |
720 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
99.9 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
82.4 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
105 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
1.4 m
closer
|
2.6 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.3×
|
| Aperture blades |
6
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
18 elements / 12 groups
|
25 elements / 19 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
USM
|
HSM
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2004
|
2018
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon EF both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/4.5 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 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport
A long telephoto zoom from Sigma's Sport line, with Optical Stabilizer and a dust- and splash-proof structure. It covers 60-600mm.
Pros
- 60-600mm range
- Optical Stabilizer
- Dust- and splash-proof structure
Cons
- Very heavy at roughly 2.7 kg
- Large
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