Sony 300mm F2.8 G vs Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 300mm F2.8 G and Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized).

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Product
Sony 300mm F2.8 G
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Name Sony 300mm F2.8 G Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Manufacturer Sony Sigma
SKU SAL300F28G
Release Date and Price
Sony 300mm F2.8 G
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Release Year 2006 2008
Release Date 2006-06-05
MSRP N/A 280 USD
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Lens Type
Sony 300mm F2.8 G
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 300mm F2.8 G
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Mount Sony A Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony 300mm F2.8 G
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 200 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification 0.18
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Sony 300mm F2.8 G
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 70 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Sony 300mm F2.8 G
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Construction 13 elements  /  12 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony 300mm F2.8 G
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Focal Length 300 mm 70-300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
230 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
Sony 300mm F2.8 G
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 122 mm 76 mm
Length 243 mm 119 mm
Weight 2310 gr 530 gr
Other
Sony 300mm F2.8 G
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 42 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH0012 LH635-01
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A