Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro vs Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro and Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS |
| Name | Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro | Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS |
| Manufacturer | Sigma | Sigma |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS |
| Release Year | 2012 | 2010 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 2400 USD | 599 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Macro |
Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS |
| 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 70-300mm F4-5.6 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 | 47 cm | 150 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 1 | |
| Macro 1:1 | Yes | No (No Macro lens) |
Aperture |
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 70 mm F5,6 at 300 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS |
| Construction | 19 elements / 14 groups | 16 elements / 11 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS |
| Focal Length | 180 mm | 70-300 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
230 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
OS |
Yes
OS |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 95 mm | 76 mm |
| Length | 204 mm | 126 mm |
| Weight | 1640 gr | 610 gr |
Other |
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 86 mm | 62 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | LH927-01 (+ adapter HA927-01) | LH680-02 572 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
