Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS vs Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS and Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS .

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Product
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
Name Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
Manufacturer Canon Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
Release Year 2007 2004
Release Date
MSRP 199 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
Mount Canon EF-S Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
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 25 cm 180 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 55 mm
Variable Aperture
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 80 mm
F5,6 at 400 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 20 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
Focal Length 18-55 mm 80-400 mm
Zoom Range 37 mm 320 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No
IS
Yes
OS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 68 mm 95 mm
Length 70 mm 192 mm
Weight 200 gr 1750 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-60C N/A
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A