Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM vs Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM and Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro.

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Product
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Name Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Release Year 2010 2009
Release Date
MSRP 1400 USD 1049 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
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 85 cm 30 cm
Maximum Magnification 8,6 1
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Construction 11 elements  /  8 groups 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Focal Length 85 mm 100 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 Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 86 mm 77 mm
Length 87 mm 123 mm
Weight 725 gr 625 gr
Other
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH850-03 ET-73
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A