Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM vs Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM and Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM .

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Product
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Name Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Manufacturer Canon Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Release Year 2012 2003
Release Date 2012-11-06
MSRP 1499 USD 11500 USD
Last known price 999 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Mount Canon EF Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 38 cm 600 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,7
Aperture
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Maximum Aperture F4 F5,6
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups 18 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Focal Length 24-70 mm 300-800 mm
Zoom Range 46 mm 500 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 83 mm 165 mm
Length 93 mm 544 mm
Weight 600 gr 5880 gr
Other
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 77 mm 46 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-83L LH1571-02 595
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A