Deciding on whether to buy a product like SIGMA 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens or perhaps CANON EF 75-300 mm f/4.0-5.6 USM III Telephoto Zoom Lens? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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SIGMA 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens vs CANON EF 75-300 mm f/4.0-5.6 USM III Telephoto Zoom Lens

SIGMA 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens specs

SIGMA 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens
 CANON EF 75-300 mm f/4.0-5.6 USM III Telephoto Zoom Lens specs

CANON EF 75-300 mm f/4.0-5.6 USM III Telephoto Zoom Lens
Lens type: Zoom

Lens type: Zoom

Lens category: Telephoto

Lens category: Telephoto

Compatibility: Canon EF mount

Compatibility: Canon EF mount

Image stabilisation: Optical Stabiliser (OS)

Image stabilisation: No

Stabilisation modes: – On
– Partial or panning stabilisation
– Off

OPTICAL FEATURES
OPTICAL FEATURES

Focal length: 75 – 300 mm

Focal length: 100 – 400 mm

Maximum aperture: f/4.0 – f/5.6

Maximum aperture: f/5 – f/6.3

Minimum aperture: f/32 – f/45

Minimum aperture: f/22

Focusing: Manual & autofocus

Focusing: Manual & autofocus

Minimum focusing distance: 1.5 m

Minimum focusing distance: 1.6 m

CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION

Elements and grouping: 13 elements in 9 groups

Elements and grouping: 21 elements in 15 groups

Diaphragm blades: 7 rounded blades

Special elements: – ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass
– SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass
– FLD (“F” Low Dispersion) glass

Filter diameter: 58 mm

Diaphragm blades: 9 rounded blades

Silent focusing: Yes

Filter diameter: 67 mm

GENERAL
Silent focusing: Yes

Weather sealed: Yes

Box contents: – Canon EF 75-300 mm f/4.0-5.6 USM III Telephoto Zoom Lens
– Front lens cap
– Rear lens cap

Special features: Super Multi-Layer Coating

Dimensions: 71 x 122 mm (D x L)

GENERAL

Weight: 480 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Box contents: – Sigma 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens – for Canon
– Lens front cap
– Lens rear cap

Dimensions: 86 x 182 mm (D x L)

Weight: 1.16 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 3 years

Price: £749.99

Price: £319.99

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews: 3

Review Score: 8.9 / 10

Review Score: 9.7 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy SIGMA 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens or CANON EF 75-300 mm f/4.0-5.6 USM III Telephoto Zoom Lens, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 850 products in the same category as SIGMA 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens, which is the Lenses category. Of these 850 products the average price was £196.11, the most expensive was £3049 and the cheapest was just £0.05. We then looked at the price of the 850 in the same as the CANON EF 75-300 mm f/4.0-5.6 USM III Telephoto Zoom Lens, which of course the average was £196.11, top price was £3049 and cheapest £0.05.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Sigma and Canon, the average was £419.29 for Sigma, £451.25 for Canon. The max for each was £999/£9999 and minimum was £129/£3.99

Price analysis of SIGMA 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens

Price analysis of CANON EF 75-300 mm f/4.0-5.6 USM III Telephoto Zoom Lens

  • SIGMA 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens
  • Ideal for sports & wildlife
  • Compatible with Canon EF mount
  • Aperture range: f/5.0 – f/22
  • Image stabilisation
  • Top features: – Telephoto lens for shooting far-away action – Low-dispersion glass corrects distortion – Super Multi-Layer Coating for sharp contrast – Optical Stabiliser compensates for camera shake – Weather-proof design to protect from the elements Telephoto lensCapture far-away action shots such as wildlife in its natural environment, or fast-paced sporting action on a bright day with the Sigma 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM.This lens also offers macro functionality with a minimum shooting distance of 1.6 m and maximum magnification ratio of 1:3:8.Low-dispersion glassSpecially designed to correct chromatic aberration, along with secondary spectrum, this lens features three types of exclusive low-dispersion glass, ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion), SLD (Special Low Dispersion), and FLD (‚ÄúF‚Äù Low Dispersion). This helps to reduce colour fringing in your photos.Super Multi-Layer CoatingDesigned to help reduce flare and ghosting even in backlit scenes, Sigma’s Super Multi-Layer Coating delivers sharp, high-contrast images.Optical StabiliserHelping to eliminate blurring caused by handheld camera shake, this lens features Sigma’s all-new OS (Optical Stabiliser) which detects camera shake in any direction. Using a sensor, it can help to stabilise the image whether you’re shooting in horizonal or vertical orientation.Weather-proof designThis lens has a rubber seal to protect the mount from dust and water drops, making it suitable for use in moderate weather conditions such as light rain or dusty environments.
  • Product codes: 85126729547
  • CANON EF 75-300 mm f/4.0-5.6 USM III Telephoto Zoom Lens
  • Ideal for sports & wildlife
  • Compatible with Canon EF mount
  • Aperture range: f/4.0 – f/32
  • Silent focus
  • Top features: – Budget-friendly telephoto zoom lens – Lightweight for out in the field – Fast autofocus for sports, wildlife and portraiture – Ultrasonic motor provides quick, near silent focusing – Super Spectra coating for accurate colour balance and enhanced contrast Budget-friendlyThe Canon EF 75-300 mm f/4.0-5.6 is an affordable Telephoto Zoom Lens that’s ideal for anyone looking to expand their kit.LightweightAt under 500 g, this Telephoto Zoom is lightweight, making it portable enough for day trips and vacations.Fast autofocusTracking and capturing your subject is made easy with the fast autofocus motor, making it easy to capture sports, wildlife or portraits.Ultrasonic motorWhen shooting movies or capturing images of wildlife, silence is key. The Ultrasonic motor provides fast, near silent autofocusing for these situations.Super Spectra coatingDesigned to ensure accurate colour balance and enhance contrast, the Super Spectra coating also helps reduce the common problem of flare and ghosting.
  • Product codes: 4960999214085

What’s better SIGMA 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens or CANON EF 75-300 mm f/4.0-5.6 USM III Telephoto Zoom Lens?

There are obviously a number of differences between SIGMA 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens and CANON EF 75-300 mm f/4.0-5.6 USM III Telephoto Zoom Lens, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £749.99 cost of SIGMA 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens is closer to the expectation you had than the £319.99 pricep point of CANON EF 75-300 mm f/4.0-5.6 USM III Telephoto Zoom Lens.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between SIGMA 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens and CANON EF 75-300 mm f/4.0-5.6 USM III Telephoto Zoom Lens. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that SIGMA 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas CANON EF 75-300 mm f/4.0-5.6 USM III Telephoto Zoom Lens scores 9.3 out of 10 from 3 reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Lenses as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



SIGMA 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens



Rating:
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