Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro vs Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro and Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM .

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Product
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Name Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Release Year 2006 1996
Release Date
MSRP 580 USD 1579 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm 48 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No Yes
Aperture
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F2,8 at 17 mm
F4,5 at 70 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,5
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups 14 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Focal Length 17-70 mm 180 mm
Zoom Range 53 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 79 mm 82 mm
Length 82 mm 186 mm
Weight 455 gr 1090 gr
Other
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH780-04 581 ET-78II
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A