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 |