Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye vs Canon EF 28mm F2.8
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye and Canon EF 28mm F2.8 .
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Product |
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye |
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 |
Name | Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye | Canon EF 28mm F2.8 |
Manufacturer | Sigma | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye |
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 |
Release Year | 2006 | 1987 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 1230 USD | 269 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye |
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 |
Lens Type |
Wide Angle Lens Fisheye |
Wide Angle Lens |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye |
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 |
Mount | Canon EFNikon F | Canon EF |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye |
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 |
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 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye |
Yes |
Motor Type | N/A | No information |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 13 cm | 30 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye |
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 |
Maximum Aperture | F3,5 | F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye |
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 |
Construction | 11 elements / 6 groups | 5 elements / 5 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye |
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 |
Focal Length | 8 mm | 28 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 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye |
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 73 mm | 67 mm |
Length | 68 mm | 42 mm |
Weight | 400 gr | 185 gr |
Other |
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye |
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 |
Filter Type | Built-in Filter Holder | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | N/A | 52 mm |
Lens Hood | Not Included | Not Included |
Lens Hood SKU | N/A | EW-65 II |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |