Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO HSM OS vs Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO HSM OS and Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS .

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Product
Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO HSM OS
Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
Name Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO HSM OS Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO HSM OS
Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
Release Year 2008 2004
Release Date
MSRP 1320 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO HSM OS
Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO HSM OS
Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO HSM OS
Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
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 150 cm 180 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO HSM OS
Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
Maximum Aperture F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 120 mm
F5,6 at 400 mm
Variable Aperture
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 80 mm
F5,6 at 400 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO HSM OS
Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
Construction 21 elements  /  15 groups 20 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO HSM OS
Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
Focal Length 120-400 mm 80-400 mm
Zoom Range 280 mm 320 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
OS
Yes
OS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO HSM OS
Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 92 mm 95 mm
Length 203 mm 192 mm
Weight 1750 gr 1750 gr
Other
Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO HSM OS
Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH830-01 N/A
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A