Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM vs Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM and Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro.

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Product
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro
Name Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro
Release Year 2005 2005
Release Date
MSRP 4400 USD 280 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro
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 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 250 cm 95 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro
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 No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro
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
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 119 mm 76 mm
Length 214 mm 119 mm
Weight 2400 gr 530 gr
Other
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH1196-01 195 LH635
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A