Sony 300mm F2.8 G vs Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 300mm F2.8 G and Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC.
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Product |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC |
Name | Sony 300mm F2.8 G | Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sigma |
SKU | SAL300F28G | |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC |
Release Year | 2006 | 2005 |
Release Date | 2006-06-05 | |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC |
Lens Type | Telephoto | Standard / Normal |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC |
Mount | Sony A | Canon EF-SNikon F |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | YesNote. See below for further information |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC |
Motor Type | Ultrasonic | N/A |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 200 cm | 50 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0.18 | |
Aperture |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 18 mm F5,6 at 125 mm Variable Aperture |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 | No information |
Optics |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC |
Construction | 13 elements / 12 groups | 15 elements / 14 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC |
Focal Length | 300 mm | 18-125 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
107 mm |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 122 mm | 70 mm |
Length | 243 mm | 77 mm |
Weight | 2310 gr | 385 gr |
Other |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC |
Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 42 mm | 62 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH0012 | N/A |
Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |