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 Sony A mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
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.
Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 180mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Macro
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2012
- Optical construction
- 19 elements in 14 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- in lens (hsm)
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.47 m
- Maximum magnification
- 1x
- Filter thread
- 86 mm
- Weight
- 1640 g
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 | 1.5x | 270mm | 7.6° | 9.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A 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 (1.5x crop) it frames like 270mm on full frame, with a 7.6° horizontal and 9.2° 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 Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.
Alternatives for Sony A from other brands
All Sony A lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
