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 |