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differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Significantly more zoom 10x vs 4x
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2.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better telephoto 500 mm vs 400 mm
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Around 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
Better wide angle 50 mm vs 100 mm
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2x better wide angle
More magnification 1:3.1 (0.3x) vs 1:5 (0.2x)
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Take macro shots with subjects more than 60% larger in your photo
Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Better image stabilization Canon IS vs Sigma OS
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Less risk of blur
Lighter 1.4 kg vs 2 kg
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Around 30% lighter
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Max focal length Excellent telephoto Help
50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef:500 mm
100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM:400 mm
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef:Sigma HSM
100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM:Canon USM
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef:Sigma OS
100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM:Canon IS
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/4.5
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

Wildlife lens

$1,798

Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Wildlife lens

$1,499

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Length Is shorter
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$1,019

Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$899

Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Canon 400mm f/5.6L USM

Canon 400mm f/5.6L USM

Wildlife lens

$1,219

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Min focal length Has a much narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299

Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Weight Is lighter
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

Travel lens

$2,529

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Sports lens

$1,289

Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Zoom range Much less zoom
Max focal length Much worse telephoto
Tamron 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Canon-ef

Tamron 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Canon-ef

Travel lens

$279

Length Significantly shorter
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization

Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$1,899

Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,399

Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Max focal length Worse telephoto

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