Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro vs Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro and Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM.
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Product |
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM |
Name | Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro | Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM |
Manufacturer | Sigma | Sigma |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM |
Release Year | 2007 | 2007 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM |
Lens Type |
Telephoto Macro |
Telephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM |
Mount | Canon EFNikon F | Nikon F |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | No information | No information |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 46 cm | 110 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Macro 1:1 | Yes | No (No Macro lens) |
Aperture |
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM |
Maximum Aperture | F3,5 |
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 55 mm F5,6 at 200 mm Variable Aperture |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM |
Construction | 13 elements / 10 groups | 12 elements / 9 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM |
Focal Length | 180 mm | 55-200 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
145 mm |
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 EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 80 mm | 71 mm |
Length | 182 mm | 84 mm |
Weight | 965 gr | 310 gr |
Other |
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 72 mm | 55 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |