Sigma EX 24-60mm F2.8 DG vs Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 24-60mm F2.8 DG and Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM .

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Product
Sigma EX 24-60mm F2.8 DG
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Name Sigma EX 24-60mm F2.8 DG Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 24-60mm F2.8 DG
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Release Year 2004 1999
Release Date
MSRP N/A 7999 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 24-60mm F2.8 DG
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 24-60mm F2.8 DG
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS 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 24-60mm F2.8 DG
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 24-60mm F2.8 DG
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 38 cm 300 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 24-60mm F2.8 DG
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 24-60mm F2.8 DG
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Construction 16 elements  /  15 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 24-60mm F2.8 DG
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Focal Length 24-60 mm 400 mm
Zoom Range 36 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 24-60mm F2.8 DG
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 83 mm 163 mm
Length 87 mm 349 mm
Weight 550 gr 5370 gr
Other
Sigma EX 24-60mm F2.8 DG
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ET-155
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A