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Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 vs Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM Lens
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The Sigma APO MACRO 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM is a large-aperture macro-telephoto lens that integrates Sigma’s Optical Stabilizer (OS) system.This 2010 successor to the APO MACRO 150mm F2.8 EX DG HSM, which came on the market in October 2004, incorporates the latest innovations in optics technology.Read more
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Full Comparison

General

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSMSigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM
Lens typeTelephotoNormal
Lens mountCanon EF-S
  • Canon EF
  • Sigma SA
  • Four Thirds
  • Nikon F

Image properties

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSMSigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM
Max Format size
APS-C
Full-frame
Focal length18 - 55< 150
Maximum magnification0.1 x1.0 x
Image stabilisationnono

Aperture

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSMSigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM
Aperture max3.5-5.62.9-2.8
Aperture min22-3822
Aperture ringnoyes
Number of diaphragm blades69

Focus

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSMSigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM
Focus methodExtending frontInternal
Autofocusyesyes
Autofocus motor typeMicromotorRing Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingnoyes
Closest focusing distance0.280.38
Distance scalenoyes
Depth of field (DoF) scalenono

Optics

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSMSigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM
Elements1116
Groups912
Special elements / coatingsOptimised lens coatings2 SLD elements

Design

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSMSigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM
Tripod collarnoyes
Sealingnono

Dimensions

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSMSigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM
Weight6.7 oz31.57 oz
Diameter2.72 in3.15 in
Length3.15 in5.39 in
Filter size2.28 in2.83 in

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