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 70-300 mm F/4-5.6 IS II USM 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 70-300 mm F/4-5.6 IS II USM 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 70-300 mm F/4-5.6 IS II USM Telephoto Zoom Lens specs

CANON EF 70-300 mm F/4-5.6 IS II USM 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: Image stabilisation (IS)

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

OPTICAL FEATURES
OPTICAL FEATURES

Focal length: 70 – 300 mm

Focal length: 100 – 400 mm

Maximum aperture: f/4 – 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: 1.2 m

Minimum focusing distance: 1.6 m

CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION

Elements and grouping: 17 elements in 12 groups

Elements and grouping: 21 elements in 15 groups

Special elements: Ultra low dispersion x 1

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

Diaphragm blades: 9 rounded blades

Diaphragm blades: 9 rounded blades

Filter diameter: 67 mm

Filter diameter: 67 mm

GENERAL
Silent focusing: Yes

Weather sealed: Yes

Box contents: – Canon EF 70-300 mm F/4-5.6 IS II USM Telephoto Zoom Lens
– Lens cap
– Lens dust cap
– Instruction manual
– Warranty card

Special features: Super Multi-Layer Coating

Dimensions: 80 x 145.5 mm (D x L)

GENERAL

Weight: 710 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: £449

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.9 / 10

Review Score: 9.8 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy SIGMA 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens or CANON EF 70-300 mm F/4-5.6 IS II USM 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 70-300 mm F/4-5.6 IS II USM 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 70-300 mm F/4-5.6 IS II USM 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 70-300 mm F/4-5.6 IS II USM Telephoto Zoom Lens
  • Ideal for sports & wildlife
  • Compatible with Canon EF mount
  • Image stabilisation
  • Top features: – High performance photography with specialised lens elements – Helpful lens display lets you view essential information at a glance – Everyday functionality with a compact and lightweight design High performance photography Delivering excellent image quality, the EF 70-300 mm Telephoto Zoom Lens will let you shoot confidently and capture every detail whether you’re shooting wildlife, sports or using it for everyday reportage and portraiture. For accurate, high quality images, the Canon EF 70-300 mm Lens has specialised elements to reduce chromatic aberrations. Thanks to a nine-bladed circular aperture you can achieve a great depth of field, softening the focus on your subject to sharpen the foreground and subtly blur the background. Helpful lens display Letting you view key information at a glance, the EF 70-300 mm Lens has a unique display positioned at the top of the lens – check if your shot is steady, look at the focus distance or double check the depth of field and aperture. Focus in on any subject smoothly and quickly with the Nano USM, which makes the lens ideal for capturing fast moving subjects. Everyday functionality Designed to be as compact and lightweight as possible, the Canon Telephoto Zoom Lens is ideal for shooting on location or packing away easily for travelling. Achieve sharp shots at lower shutter speeds thanks to a reliable image stabiliser, which reduces camera shake by up to four stops.
  • Product codes: 4549292037708

What’s better SIGMA 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens or CANON EF 70-300 mm F/4-5.6 IS II USM 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 70-300 mm F/4-5.6 IS II USM 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 £449 pricep point of CANON EF 70-300 mm F/4-5.6 IS II USM 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 70-300 mm F/4-5.6 IS II USM 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 70-300 mm F/4-5.6 IS II USM Telephoto Zoom Lens scores out of 10 from 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:
8.77 out of
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