Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM vs Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM and Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM .

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Product
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Name Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Release Year 2011 2005
Release Date
MSRP 4700 USD 4400 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
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 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
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 250 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Construction 23 elements  /  18 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Focal Length 120-300 mm 300 mm
Zoom Range 180 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
OS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 114 mm 119 mm
Length 289 mm 214 mm
Weight 2950 gr 2400 gr
Other
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 105 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH1128-01 LH1196-01 195
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A