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differences

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

Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
Help
Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
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the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef

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

Much narrower aperture f/22 vs f/5.6
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At its narrowest, the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef goes 3.9 f-stops narrower
More magnification 1:2 (0.5x) vs 1:3.9 (0.3x)
Help
Take macro shots with subjects around 2x larger in your photo
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the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
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
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef:$259.00
70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef:$199.00
Weight Light weight Help
0.6 kg
Length Short Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef:127 mm
70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef:119 mm
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70 mm

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

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

Wildlife lens

$649

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

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

Wildlife lens

$169

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

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

Wildlife lens

$299

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
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
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

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

Macro lens

$199

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

Wildlife lens

$150

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
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

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$159

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Slightly shorter
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Magnification Slightly less magnification
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

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly heavier

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Sports lens

$769

Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Length Longer
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$397

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture

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