Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM vs Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM and Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG.
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Product |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG |
| Name | Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM | Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG |
| Manufacturer | Sigma | Sigma |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG |
| Release Year | 2003 | 2004 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 11500 USD | 9700 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG |
| Mount | Canon EFNikon F | Canon EFNikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | No information | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 600 cm | 700 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG |
| Maximum Aperture | F5,6 | F5,6 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG |
| Construction | 18 elements / 16 groups | 13 elements / 10 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG |
| Focal Length | 300-800 mm | 800 mm |
| Zoom Range | 500 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| 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 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 165 mm | 156 mm |
| Length | 544 mm | 520 mm |
| Weight | 5880 gr | 4740 gr |
Other |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | LH1571-02 595 | LH1571-01 152 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
