Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro vs Canon EF 100mm F2 USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro and Canon EF 100mm F2 USM .

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Product
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Name Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Release Year 2006 1991
Release Date
MSRP N/A 479 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Canon EF 100mm F2 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 EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm 90 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Construction 15 elements  /  13 groups 8 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Focal Length 18-50 mm 100 mm
Zoom Range 32 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 EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 79 mm 75 mm
Length 85 mm 73 mm
Weight 450 gr 460 gr
Other
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU LH780-04 581 ET-65 III
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A