Comparison of Konica Minolta AF 3X-1X f/1.7-2.8 Macro Zoom and Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG APO

Attribute	Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG APO ×	Konica Minolta AF 3X-1X f/1.7-2.8 Macro Zoom ×
APS Equivalent	1.5x: 300 - 750mm; 1.6x: 320 - 800mm	-
Focus Details	Internal	-
Diaphragm Blades	9	-
Notes	Available AF Mounts: Sigma, Canon, Nikon; The dedicated 2x "Attachment" ensures autofocusing at the 1000mm focal length.	-
Filter Size (mm)	72	-
Zoom System	Power Zoom	Motorized
Diameter (mm)	236.5	-
Brand	Sigma	Konica-minolta
Name	Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG APO	Konica Minolta AF 3X-1X f/1.7-2.8 Macro Zoom
Lens Construction	17 elements in 13 groups, including SLD and 3 ELD elements	7 elements in 5 groups
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Closest Focus (m)	2	25.4
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.13	3
Aperture (f)	2.80 - 22.00	1.70 - 27.00
Focal Length (mm)	200.00 - 500.00	-
Weight (g)	15700	1100
Length (mm)	726	-
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Macro Zoom