Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro vs Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1
Both are Nikon F macro lenses. Here is what actually differs.
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Pick the Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1 does not
Pick the Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
11 differences| Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro | Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Tamron
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
f/3.5
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
920 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
166 mm
|
| Filter thread |
86 mm
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
1×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
19 elements / 14 groups
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
HSM
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, min focus distance. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Type
- Macro both
- Focal length
- 180mm both
- Min focus distance
- 0.47 m both
Our notes
Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro
This 180mm f/2.8 full-frame macro lens from Sigma fits Nikon F mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer, Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus and apochromatic correction. A macro lens from Sigma for life-size close-ups.
Our notes
Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1
This 180mm f/3.5 full-frame macro lens from Tamron fits Nikon F mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
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