Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 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 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4.5 vs f/5)
- You want a wider view: 90mm vs 100mm at the wide end
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 shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 does not
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
- You prefer a newer design: released 2017 vs 2003
Spec differences
14 differences| Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 | Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Sigma
|
| Focal length |
90-300mm
|
100-400mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4.5
⅓ stop faster
|
f/5
|
| Weight |
420 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
114.7 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
71 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
1.5 m
closer
|
1.6 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.25×
|
0.26×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 9 groups
|
21 elements / 15 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
HSM
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Released |
2003
|
2017
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format. Show all
- Mount
- Canon EF both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
Our notes
Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6
A 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 telephoto zoom lens, the Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 is designed for Canon EF mount bodies. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Our notes
Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 017
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