Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM vs Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM and Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM .

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Product
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Name Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Release Year 2006 1996
Release Date
MSRP 1179 USD 1579 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Mount Canon EF-S Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro 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 35 cm 48 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Construction 19 elements  /  12 groups 14 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Focal Length 17-55 mm 180 mm
Zoom Range 38 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 83 mm 82 mm
Length 110 mm 186 mm
Weight 645 gr 1090 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-83J ET-78II
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A