Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM vs Sigma 300mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 300mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM is faster by 13.5 stops (f/2.8 vs f/300.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM | 300mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Sigma |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 300mm | 300mm |
| Max aperture | f/300.0 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | 1999 | n/a |
| Blades | 8 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 13 | n/a |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 17 | n/a |
| Weight g | 2550.0 | n/a |
| Length mm | 252.0 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 128.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 2.5 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.13 | n/a |
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM
The 1999 first version of Canon's stabilized 300mm f/2.8 super-telephoto. It was succeeded by the II in 2010.
Pros
- f/2.8 aperture with IS
- Sharp optics
- Fast ring USM
- Takes extenders
Cons
- About 2.5kg
- Older IS generation than the II
- Minimum focus of 2.5m
Sigma 300mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM
A 300mm f/2.8 full-frame telephoto prime lens, the Sigma 300mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus and apochromatic correction. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.