Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro vs Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro and Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM .

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Product
Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Name Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Release Year 2000 1996
Release Date
MSRP 570 USD 1579 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens
Macro
Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro 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 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro 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 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 18 cm 48 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No Yes
Aperture
Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F3,5
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Construction 10 elements  /  9 groups 14 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Focal Length 24 mm 180 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 No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 83 mm 82 mm
Length 82 mm 186 mm
Weight 485 gr 1090 gr
Other
Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH825-03 432/440 ET-78II
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A