Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG vs Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG and Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM .

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Product
Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM
Name Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM
Release Year 2005 1992
Release Date
MSRP 6400 USD 419 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 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 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 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 400 cm 85 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM
Maximum Aperture F4,5 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM
Construction 12 elements  /  9 groups 9 elements  /  7 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM
Focal Length 500 mm 85 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 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 123 mm 75 mm
Length 350 mm 71 mm
Weight 3150 gr 425 gr
Other
Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 46 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU LH1236-01 184 ET-65 III
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A