Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro vs Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro and Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC.

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Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro
Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Name Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro
Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Release Year 2007 2005
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro
Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro
Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EF-SNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro
Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 46 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro
Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Maximum Aperture F3,5 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 125 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro
Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Construction 13 elements  /  10 groups 15 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro
Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Focal Length 180 mm 18-125 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
107 mm
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 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro
Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 80 mm 70 mm
Length 182 mm 77 mm
Weight 965 gr 385 gr
Other
Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro
Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A N/A
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A