Question 1

How does the Sigma 180mm f/2.8 Macro compare to the Sigma 150mm macro?

Accepted Answer

The key practical difference is working distance. At 180mm you stand further from your subject than with a 150mm lens while still achieving 1:1 magnification, which matters a lot when photographing skittish insects or small animals. The f/2.8 aperture on the 180mm is also faster than the f/2.8 versions of many 150mm macros, and the built-in OS stabilisation helps when handholding at slower shutter speeds. The trade-off is weight and size — the 180mm comes in at 1,640g, so it's not a walk-around lens.

Question 2

Is the Sigma 180mm 2.8 Macro good for portraits as well as macro?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and it's actually a strong portrait lens. The 180mm focal length flatters facial proportions, the f/2.8 aperture produces a smooth, compressed background, and the 9-blade rounded aperture diaphragm renders out-of-focus highlights in a natural way. You get a lens that doubles as a macro specialist and a medium telephoto portrait prime — two use cases in one body.

Question 3

Does the Sigma APO Macro 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM work on full-frame Canon bodies?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Canon EF mount covers full-frame sensors, so it works on any Canon EF-mount body, including full-frame DSLRs. It also fits APS-C Canon DSLRs, where the effective field of view becomes roughly equivalent to a 288mm lens — useful for wildlife and sports at a distance.

Question 4

Is buying a used Sigma 180mm f/2.8 Macro safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes. At Camera-tweedehands.nl, every lens is professionally hand-inspected for optical and mechanical integrity. This item comes with a minimum 12 months warranty, so you're fully covered. We provide detailed condition grading and individual product photographs so you see exactly what you're getting.

Question 5

How does the Sigma 180mm f/2.8 Macro compare to the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM?

Accepted Answer

The Canon 100mm Macro is significantly lighter (around 625g vs 1,640g) and has a shorter minimum focusing distance, making it easier to carry all day. The Sigma 180mm gives you considerably more working distance at 1:1 magnification — useful for live insects or reptiles — and the longer focal length compresses backgrounds more aggressively. If portability matters most, the 100mm wins; if working distance and background compression are your priority, the 180mm is the more specialised tool.

Question 6

What filter size does the Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro use?

Accepted Answer

The filter thread is 86mm. That's a large diameter, so dedicated filters (polarisers, ND filters) will be more expensive than the 77mm standard. If you already own 86mm filters from another lens, they'll fit directly. Otherwise, a step-up ring from a smaller common size is a cost-effective workaround.

Mount	Canon EF
Focal range	Telephoto, Macro
Prime / Zoom	Prime
Focal length (min)	180 mm
Focal length (max)	180 mm
Max. aperture	f/2.8
Stabilisation
Weight (Grams)	1640
Year of release	2012
Auto Focus

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Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX APO DG Macro OS HSM - Canon EF

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