Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef vs Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef

More magnification

1:2 (0.5x)

1:4 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects 2x larger in your photo

Slightly shorter

119 mm

142 mm

Around 20% shorter

Slightly cheaper

$199.00

$649.00

The best price we've seen is $450 cheaper (3.3x less)

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the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Image stabilization

Canon IS

None

Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements

Has a silent focus motor

Canon USM

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Significantly narrower aperture

f/32

f/22

At its narrowest, the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM goes 1.1 f-stops narrower

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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Good telephoto
	300 mm

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Very narrow widest aperture size
	f/4

	Both are variable aperture lenses
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Light weight
	0.6 kg

	Good wide-angle
	70 mm

Inexpensive

70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef:	$199.00
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:	$649.00

Short

70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef:	119 mm
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:	142 mm

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

competitors

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Wildlife lens

$169

Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef

Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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

Wildlife lens

$299

Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef

Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$449

Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef

Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$309

Has a lower max f/stop

Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef

Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$499 - $549

Has a slightly wider wide angle lens

Has significantly large zoom range

Has a slightly longer telephoto lens

Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef

Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$199

Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef

Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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

Wildlife lens

$1,399

Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef

Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Telephoto lens

$1,149

Has a consant aperture

Worse telephoto

Less zoom

Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$699

Much more zoom

Better wide angle

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Significantly wider aperture

Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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Sigma
70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef
vs
Canon
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM