Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 vs Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM

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

Canon · 2003

EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6

f/4.5420 g

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Sigma

120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM

f/4.5HSM

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Pick the Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 if

You want a wider view: 90mm vs 120mm at the wide end

Pick the Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM 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

Spec differences

12 differences

Specifications that differ between the Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 and the Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM
	Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6	Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM
Brand	Canon	Sigma
Focal length	90-300mm	120-400mm
Weight	420 g	not listed
Length	114.7 mm	not listed
Diameter	71 mm	not listed
Filter thread	58 mm	77 mm
Max magnification	0.25× larger	0.24×
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	not listed

5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, min focus distance. Show all

Mount: Canon EF both
Type: Telephoto Zoom both
Format: Full frame both
Max aperture: f/4.5 both
Min focus distance: 1.5 m 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.

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