Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM vs Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM and Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM .

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Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Name Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Release Year 2003 1990
Release Date
MSRP 1150 USD 470 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification 5
Aperture
Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Maximum Aperture F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 12 mm
F5,6 at 24 mm
Variable Aperture
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 100 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information 8
Optics
Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 13 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Focal Length 12-24 mm 100-300 mm
Zoom Range 12 mm 200 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 87 mm 73 mm
Length 102 mm 121 mm
Weight 600 gr 540 gr
Other
Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter N/A 58 mm
Lens Hood Included (Solid Construction) Not Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ET-65 III
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Optional accessories Soft Case ES-C17/LP1019