Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro vs Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro and Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM.
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Product |
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro |
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM |
Name | Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro | Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM |
Manufacturer | Sigma | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro |
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM |
Release Year | 2012 | 2009 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 2400 USD | 799 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro |
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM |
Lens Type |
Telephoto Macro |
Standard / Normal |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro |
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM |
Mount | Canon EFNikon F | Canon EF-S |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro |
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 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 | 35 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 1 | |
Macro 1:1 | Yes | No (No Macro lens) |
Aperture |
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro |
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 15 mm F5,6 at 85 mm Variable Aperture |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro |
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM |
Construction | 19 elements / 14 groups | 17 elements / 12 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro |
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM |
Focal Length | 180 mm | 15-85 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
70 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-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 95 mm | 81 mm |
Length | 204 mm | 88 mm |
Weight | 1640 gr | 575 gr |
Other |
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro |
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 86 mm | 72 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
Lens Hood SKU | LH927-01 (+ adapter HA927-01) | EW-78E |
Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |