Nikon AI-S Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 ED vs Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro
Both are Nikon F lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon AI-S Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 ED if
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, sports on film, adapted use on Z
Pick the Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro if
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Nikon AI-S Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 ED does not
- You want autofocus (HSM): the Nikon AI-S Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 ED is manual focus only
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.47 m vs 1.8 m
Spec differences
12 differences| Nikon AI-S Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 ED | Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Macro
|
| Weight |
880 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
138 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
78.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
72 mm
|
86 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
1.8 m
|
0.47 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
1×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
5 elements / 5 groups
|
19 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
HSM
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 180mm both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
Our notes
Nikon AI-S Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 ED
A manual-focus 180mm f/2.8 with ED glass, a built-in hood and a 72mm filter thread, introduced in 1981. It weighs about 880g and focuses to 1.8m.
Pros
- ED glass
- f/2.8 aperture
- Built-in hood
- Solid metal build
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Heavy at 880g
- Minimum focus of 1.8m
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.
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