Sigma EX 30mm F1.4 DC HSM vs Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 30mm F1.4 DC HSM and Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM .

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Sigma EX 30mm F1.4 DC HSM
Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM
Name Sigma EX 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 30mm F1.4 DC HSM
Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM
Release Year 2005 2003
Release Date
MSRP 560 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 30mm F1.4 DC HSM
Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 30mm F1.4 DC HSM
Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 30mm F1.4 DC HSM
Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM
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 40 cm 120 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 30mm F1.4 DC HSM
Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 30mm F1.4 DC HSM
Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM
Construction 7 elements  /  7 groups 13 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 30mm F1.4 DC HSM
Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM
Focal Length 30 mm 55-200 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
145 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 30mm F1.4 DC HSM
Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 75 mm 70 mm
Length 59 mm 94 mm
Weight 430 gr 310 gr
Other
Sigma EX 30mm F1.4 DC HSM
Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU LH715-01 300 ET-54
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A