Sigma 180mm f/3.5 EX DG HSM Macro : Specifications and Opinions

Sigma 180mm f/3.5 EX DG HSM Macro

The Sigma 180mm f/3.5 EX DG HSM Macro is a macro lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2005 to 2009 (discontinued). The focus is done by Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM), it does not have image stabilization. The average price was 650 €;

42 users have given it an average vote of 9.6 out of 10.

Specifications
Focal lenght	180 mm
Angle of view	13.7°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/3.5
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	13 elements in 10 groups
Min. focus distance	0.46 meters
Reproduction ratio	1.00x
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM)
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	Yes
Extenders	Yes
Filters	72 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	No
Weight	945 g
Dimensions	80 x 179 mm
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Roby82

sent on 18 Agosto 2022

Pros: All

Cons: Nothing

Opinion: Superlative lens. Like all macro lenses, it does not have a fast (indeed, rather slow) autofocus but in macro photography it does not make sense. Exceptional sharpness already at 5.6, the more you close the aperture the more it increases, giving remarkable images. Very useful for shy subjects because the focal length allows you to stay at a distance of almost one meter, obtaining a respectable magnification even on full-frame. It has a certain weight, but you get used to it. I also used it for landscapes and wildlife, impeccable. Out of production, but if you find it used do not miss it!

Furda

sent on 26 Marzo 2020

Pros: Sharpness, Colors, Blurred

Cons: Outdoor finish pier beautiful and pleasant but a little delicate...

Opinion: Great lens for macros and more. In macros it behaves excellently, wonderful blur and impeccable sharpness. In other situations it is great for portraits and landscapes. It is not a paparazzo optics as the focus is quick for nearby floors but going from a flower to a mountain, it takes a few seconds... for the purchase I recommend the one with f/3.5 in spite of the 2.8 since in practice it is used at f/5.6-8 or higher f/11-16) for macros.

Valter Degni

sent on 09 Aprile 2014

Pros: Optical quality at the highest livelli.rnCorsa long focus for focusing a hand centesimale.rnGhiera focus extensive and well gommata.rnAF fast (HSM ultrasonic) if you do need to run after nervous subjects (eg. Butterflies active on the flowers, field-tested). rnPrezzo compared to competitor Canon (but has a better build quality).

Cons: Exterior finish very delicate and tend to sverniciarsi facilmente.rnPeso and space (but is still a 180mm)

Opinion: Optics excellent for those who want to do macro without getting too close to the subject, but most of all (and this is the reason why I own it) to have backgrounds in sfuocatissimi same magnification (and diaphragm) with shorter focal lengths. I use it a lot and allows to mate all you want additional optics (lenses add., Multipliers, pipes, even together) without sacrificing image quality. Highly recommended to buy used instead of new Sigma 180 F/2.8 which is heavier, bulkier and more expensive, as in the macro aperture 2.8 is completely useless (unless you use it for portraits ....) but with additional stabilizer. To me that pretty much always shooting with a tripod stabilization would inutile.rnValida alternative to this lens is the Sigma 150 macro. More compact and lightweight, with results virtually identical to the 180.

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Sigma 180mm f/3.5 EX DG HSM Macro : Specifications and Opinions

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