Sigma EX 14mm F2.8 HSM vs Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 14mm F2.8 HSM and Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM .

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Product
Sigma EX 14mm F2.8 HSM
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Name Sigma EX 14mm F2.8 HSM Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 14mm F2.8 HSM
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Release Year 1998 1995
Release Date
MSRP N/A 489 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 14mm F2.8 HSM
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 14mm F2.8 HSM
Canon EF 28mm 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 14mm F2.8 HSM
Canon EF 28mm 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 18 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 14mm F2.8 HSM
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 14mm F2.8 HSM
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Construction 14 elements  /  10 groups 10 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 14mm F2.8 HSM
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Focal Length 14 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 14mm F2.8 HSM
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 91 mm 73 mm
Length 82 mm 55 mm
Weight 630 gr 310 gr
Other
Sigma EX 14mm F2.8 HSM
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Filter Type Built-in Filter Holder Filter Thread
Filter Diameter N/A 58 mm
Lens Hood Included (Solid Construction) Not Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A EW-63 II
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A