Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN vs Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN and Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM .

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Product
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Name Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Release Year 2023 1997
Release Date 2023-10-05
MSRP N/A 1399 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Mount Sony EFujifilm XL Mount Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 12 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25
Aperture
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 13 elements  /  10 groups 15 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 FLD, 1 SLD, 4 Aspherical No information
Focal Length
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 100-18 mm 300 mm
Zoom Range -82 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 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 72 mm 90 mm
Length 62 mm 221 mm
Weight 260 gr 1190 gr
Other
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included (Pull Out/Extendable)
Lens Hood SKU LH706-02 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Contemporary