Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro vs Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro and Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro .

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Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Name Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Release Year 2006 2005
Release Date
MSRP N/A 469 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
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 20 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No Yes
Aperture
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Construction 15 elements  /  13 groups 12 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Focal Length 18-50 mm 60 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-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 79 mm 73 mm
Length 85 mm 69 mm
Weight 450 gr 335 gr
Other
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU LH780-04 581 ET-67B
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A