Sigma 180 mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM vs Canon EF 180 mm f/3.5L Macro USM
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| Compare | Fastest Aperture Image Stabilization | Lightest |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Macro | Macro |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 8 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.47 m | 0.48 m |
| Max. Magnification | 1x | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 1638 g | 1090 g |
| Length | 95 mm | 186.6 mm |
| Diameter | 203.9 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Filter Thread | 86 mm | 72 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2012 | 1996 |
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Comparing Sigma 180 mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM (180 mm, f/2.8) and Canon EF 180 mm f/3.5L Macro USM (180 mm, f/3.5).
Canon EF 180 mm f/3.5L Macro USM is the lightest at 1090 g, Sigma 180 mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM weighs 1638 g.
Sigma 180 mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/2.8, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Sigma 180 mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM can focus closest at 0.47 m minimum focus distance.
Sigma 180 mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM includes image stabilization. Canon EF 180 mm f/3.5L Macro USM is weather-sealed for challenging conditions.
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