Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro vs Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro and Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM .

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Product
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Name Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Release Year 2007 2001
Release Date
MSRP N/A 6469 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
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 350 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Maximum Aperture F3,5 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Construction 13 elements  /  10 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Focal Length 180 mm 400 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 80 mm 128 mm
Length 182 mm 232 mm
Weight 965 gr 1940 gr
Other
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 72 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ET-120
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A