Quick answer
The Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro is a telephoto macro lens covering 180mm at f/2.8 for the Canon EF mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro: a full-frame macro lens with a 180mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Canon EF mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer, Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus and apochromatic correction. A macro lens from Sigma for life-size close-ups.
Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 180mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Macro
- Optical construction
- 19 elements in 14 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.47 m
- Maximum magnification
- 1x
- Filter thread
- 86 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro?
At 180mm this is a telephoto macro, which typically suits:
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
- Compressing distant landscapes
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 180mm | 11.4° | 13.7° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 288mm | 7.2° | 8.6° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro?
It is a fixed 180mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a telephoto lens.
Is the Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 180mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 288mm on full frame, with a 7.2° horizontal and 8.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
