Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS vs Canon EF 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 DO IS USM Side By Side Comparison

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS vs Canon EF 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 DO IS USMto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS Top Features

70-300mm Focal Range
F4.0 – F5.6 Max Aperture
Image Stabilization
Filter Thread: 58mm
Max Format: 35mm FF
Canon EF Mount
Weight: 610g.
Diameter: 77mm
Length: 126mm
Min Focus Distance:1.5m
Max Magnification:0.26x

Canon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 DO IS USM Top Features

70-300mm Focal Range
F4.5 – F5.6 Max Aperture
Image Stabilization
Filter Thread: 58mm
Max Format:
Canon EF Mount
Weight: 720g.
Diameter: 82mm
Length: 100mm
Min Focus Distance:1.4m
Max Magnification:0.06x

Our Winner: Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS over Canon EF 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

Max Aperture – Wide	4 vs 4.5	Wider aperture at wide end
Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs 6	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Weight	610g vs 720g	110g lighter
Diameter	77mm vs 82mm	5mm smaller in diameter
Max Magnification	0.26x vs 0.06x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Pros Of Canon EF 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 DO IS USM over Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS

Length	100mm vs 126mm	26mm shorter
Minimum Focus Distance	1.4m vs 1.5m	can focus closer to the subject

Cons Of Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS and Canon EF 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

Internal Zoom	No vs No	Length of the lens changes during zooming
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS vs Canon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 DO IS USM All Features

Below is a detailed chart of specifications that compare both lenses to determine which is the best for your needs.

General	Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS	Canon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Brand	Sigma	Canon
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	CHECK PRICE	CHECK PRICE
Lens Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount	Canon EF	Canon EF
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	70-300mm	70-300mm
Image Stabilization	Yes	Yes
Colour	Unknown	Black
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	–	No
Zoom Lock	–	Yes
Zoom Ratio	4.3X	4.3X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F4.0 – F5.6	F4.5 – F5.6
Min Aperture	F22.0 – F32.0	F32.0 – F38.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	6
Optics
Optical Elements	16	18
Optical Groups	11	12
Special Elements	1 SLD glass element	3 layer DO element lead free glass
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	1.5m	1.4m
Max Magnification	0.26X	0.06X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Micromotor	Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	No	Yes
Focus Method	Extending front	Rear
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	610g	720g
Diameter	77mm	82mm
Length	126mm	100mm
Materials	Unknown	Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	No	No
Filter Thread	58mm	58mm
Filter Notes	rotates on focusing	–
Hood Supplied	Yes	Unknown
Hood Code	Unknown	ET-65B
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	Soft Case LP1116
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