Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM vs Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM and Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM .

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Product
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Name Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Release Year 2006 2001
Release Date
MSRP N/A 6469 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS 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 100 cm 350 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Construction 18 elements  /  14 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Focal Length 50-150 mm 400 mm
Zoom Range 100 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 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 76 mm 128 mm
Length 135 mm 232 mm
Weight 770 gr 1940 gr
Other
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 67 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ET-120
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A