Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM vs Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM and Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM.

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Product
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Name Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Manufacturer Canon Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Release Year 2012 2011
Release Date
MSRP N/A 4700 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Mount Canon EF-S Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO 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 39 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,28
Aperture
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 135 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 23 elements  /  18 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Focal Length 18-135 mm 120-300 mm
Zoom Range 117 mm 180 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
Yes
OS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 77 mm 114 mm
Length 96 mm 289 mm
Weight 480 gr 2950 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 105 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-73B LH1128-01
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A