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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef
Slightly shorter 127 mm vs 142 mm
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 More than 10% shorter
Slightly cheaper $309.00 vs $649.00
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 The best price we've seen is $340 cheaper (2.1x less)
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Much narrower aperture f/32 vs f/5.6
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 At its narrowest, the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM goes 5 f-stops narrower
Has a silent focus motor Canon USM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Better image stabilization Canon IS vs Sigma OS
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 Less risk of blur
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef:Sigma OS
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:Canon IS
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
300 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/4
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Weight Light weight Help
0.6 kg
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70 mm
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef:$309.00
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:$649.00
Length Short Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef:127 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

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Wildlife lens

$169
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS 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

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 DG OS Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

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

Telephoto lens

$1,149
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

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

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

Travel lens

$699
Min focal length Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Zoom range Has way more large zoom range
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef

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

Macro lens

$199
Magnification Has better macro
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L 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 DG OS Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

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

Wildlife lens

$449
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef
Pentax SMC DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED

Pentax SMC DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED

Wildlife lens

$397
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Zoom range More zoom
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the SMC DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef

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

Advantages

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

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

Travel lens

$499 - $549
Zoom range More zoom
Min focal length Better wide angle
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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