Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro vs Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro and Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM .

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Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Name Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Release Year 2012 2004
Release Date
MSRP 2400 USD 2689 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS 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 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS 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 47 cm 70 cm
Maximum Magnification 1
Macro 1:1 Yes No information
Aperture
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Construction 19 elements  /  14 groups 22 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Focal Length 180 mm 28-300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
272 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
OS
Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 95 mm 92 mm
Length 204 mm 184 mm
Weight 1640 gr 1670 gr
Other
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 86 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH927-01 (+ adapter HA927-01) EW-83G
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A