Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM vs Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM

Both are Canon EF telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. 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

150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM

f/5HSM

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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
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.4 m vs 2.2 m

Pick the Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM if

You need more reach: 500mm vs 300mm at the long end
You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 6

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM and the Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM
	Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM	Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM
Brand	Canon	Sigma
Focal length	70-300mm	150-500mm
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	86 mm
Min focus distance	1.4 m closer	2.2 m
Max magnification	not listed	0.19×
Aperture blades	6	9 more blades
Optical design	18 elements / 12 groups	21 elements / 15 groups
Autofocus motor	USM	HSM
Released	2004	not listed

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

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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.

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