Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM vs Canon EF 100mm F2 USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM and Canon EF 100mm F2 USM .

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Product
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Name Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Release Year 2005 1991
Release Date
MSRP 4400 USD 479 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Canon EF 100mm F2 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 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Canon EF 100mm F2 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 250 cm 90 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 8 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Focal Length 300 mm 100 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 119 mm 75 mm
Length 214 mm 73 mm
Weight 2400 gr 460 gr
Other
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU LH1196-01 195 ET-65 III
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A