Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro vs Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro and Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro .

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Product
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro
Name Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro
Release Year 2012 2007
Release Date
MSRP 2400 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EFNikon F
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
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG 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 47 cm 46 cm
Maximum Magnification 1
Macro 1:1 Yes Yes
Aperture
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro
Construction 19 elements  /  14 groups 13 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro
Focal Length 180 mm 180 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 Yes
OS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 95 mm 80 mm
Length 204 mm 182 mm
Weight 1640 gr 965 gr
Other
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 86 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH927-01 (+ adapter HA927-01) N/A
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A