Sony 300mm F2.8 G vs Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Sony
300mm F2.8 G
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro is lighter by 670g.
- Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro goes wider (180mm vs 300mm).
- Sony 300mm F2.8 G reaches further (300mm vs 180mm).
- Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro is the newer design (2012 vs 2006).
| Spec | 300mm F2.8 G | 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 300mm | 180mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 12 | 14 |
| Af motor | SSM | in lens (hsm) |
| Elements | 13 | 19 |
| Weight g | 2310 | 1640 (lighter) |
| Length mm | 242.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 2.0 | 0.47 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.18 | 1.0 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 86 |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G
Sony 300mm F2.8 G: a telephoto prime lens with a 300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony A mount cameras, from the Sony G series. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro
This 180mm f/2.8 full-frame macro lens from Sigma fits Sony A mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer, Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus and apochromatic correction. A macro lens from Sigma for life-size close-ups.