Comparison of Sigma APO 800mm f/5.6 EX DG HSM and Sigma APO 300-800 f/5.6 EX DG HSM

Attribute	Sigma APO 300-800 f/5.6 EX DG HSM ×	Sigma APO 800mm f/5.6 EX DG HSM ×
Filter Size (mm)	46	46
Notes	Available AF Mounts: Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Four-Thirds	Available AF Mounts: [HSM version]: Sigma, Canon, Nikon; [w/o HSM]: Minolta, Pentax
Closest Focus (m)	6	7
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.14	0.11
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Prime
Focus Details	Internal; HSM with full-time manual override	Internal; HSM with full-time manual override
APS Equivalent	1.5x: 450 - 1200mm; 1.6x: 480 - 1280mm	1.5x: 1200mm; 1.6x: 1280mm
Diameter (mm)	165.5	156.5
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Focal Length (mm)	300.00 - 800.00	800.00
Brand	Sigma	Sigma
Name	Sigma APO 300-800 f/5.6 EX DG HSM	Sigma APO 800mm f/5.6 EX DG HSM
Weight (g)	5880	4740
Aperture (f)	5.60 - 32.00	5.60 - 32.00
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	3.10 - 8.20	3.10
Length (mm)	544	520
Zoom System	Rotary	-
Lens Construction	18 elements in 16 groups, including 2 ELD elements	13 elements in 10 groups, including 2 ELD elements