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Sigma 120-300/2.8 EX DG APO HSM for Canon vs. Canon EF 100-400/4.5-5.6 L IS II USM + 9
Internal focusing
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Manual focus in AF mode (FTM)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Supports autofocus
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Auto focus engine
Ultrasound engine
Ultrasound engine
Ultrasound engine
Ultrasound engine
Ultrasound engine
Step motor
Step motor
Ultrasound engine
Ultrasound engine
Filter thread
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Filter diameter
105 mm
77 mm
72 mm
95 mm
67 mm
67 mm
95 mm
72 mm
62 mm
77 mm
49 mm
Format
Full-frame (35mm)
Full-frame (35mm)
APS-C (crop)
Full-frame (35mm)
Four Thirds (4/3)
Full-frame (35mm)
Full-frame (35mm)
Four Thirds (4/3)
Full-frame (35mm)
Full-frame (35mm)
APS-C (crop)
Lens mount system
Diameter
112.8 mm
94 mm
78 mm
105 mm
76 mm
77 mm
105 mm
79 mm
76 mm
93.8 mm
63.8 mm
Length
268.5 mm
193 mm
121 mm
260.1 mm
132 mm
114 mm
260.1 mm
160 mm
86.5 mm
207.6 mm
108 mm
Product weight
2600 g
1640 g
810 g
1930 g
655 g
570 g
1930 g
880 g
415 g
1530 g
345 g
Tripod mount
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Weather proof (moisture/dust)
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Construction
Zoom
Zoom
Zoom
Zoom
Zoom
Zoom
Zoom
Zoom
Fixed
Zoom
Zoom
Motorised zoom
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
zoom mechanism
Internal
Expanding
Internal
Expanding
Expanding
Internal
Expanding
Expanding
Type of lens
Tele
Tele
Wide angle, Normal
Tele
Tele
Super Zoom
Tele
Tele
Normal
Tele
Focal length (physical)
120 - 300 mm
100 - 400 mm
18 - 35 mm
150 - 600 mm
50 - 200 mm
24 - 200 mm
150 - 600 mm
40 - 150 mm
50 mm
100 - 500 mm
55 - 210 mm
Image stabiliser
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Magnification ratio (1:x)
8.6
3.23
4.3
5
4
5
4.8
6.7
0.33
3.8
Maximum aperture (wide-angle - telephoto)
2.8
4.5 - 5.6
1.8
5 - 6.3
2.8 - 4
4 - 6.3
5 - 6.3
2.8
1.8
4.5 - 7.1
4.5 - 6.3
Minimum focus distance (wide angle-tele)
1.8 m
0.98 m
0.28 m
2.8 m
0.75 m
0.5 m
2.8 m
0.7 m
0.4 m
0.9 - 1.2 m
1 m
Lens hood (included/ built-in)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Release year
2014
2013
2014
2018
2014
2014
2018
2020
2011