Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro vs Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro and Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM .

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Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Name Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Release Year 2006 1996
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1579 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro 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 20 cm 48 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No Yes
Aperture
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Construction 15 elements  /  13 groups 14 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Focal Length 18-50 mm 180 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 HSM Macro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 79 mm 82 mm
Length 85 mm 186 mm
Weight 535 gr 1090 gr
Other
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH780-04 581 ET-78II
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A