The world's first genuine 1:1 macro with a 180mm focal length

Product Overview

Overall rating:

97%

Sigma Apo Macro 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM

Overall score:97%
Value:95%
Performance:95%
Image Quality:100%
Features:100%
Design:95%

Pros:

  • Fast f/2.8 aperture
  • Excellent sharpness
  • No colour fringing
  • Optical stabilisation
  • Padded carrying case
  • Removable tripod collar

Cons:

  • Fiddly lens hood
  • Rather bulky

Product:

Sigma Apo Macro 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Review

Manufacturer:

Price as reviewed:

£1,499.00

Sample images

Verdict

In summary, Sigma's 180mm f/2.8 lens is a costly choice for everyday use but a bargain for macro-photography. But there is more to any lens than its price-tag alone and Sigma has produced here a lens of exquisite quality that is not only feature-packed but also capable of yielding both impeccable image quality and beautiful pictures. This is not merely one of the best lenses to have been tested in WDC's reviews, it could even be THE best lens tested so far.

Details

Minimum Aperture:f/22
Lens Mount:Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Pentaxand Sony
Filter Thread:86mm
Lens Construction:19/14
Minimum Focus:1:1 ratio (genuine macro)
Weight:1640g
Maximum Aperture:f/2.8
Dimensions:95x203mm
Focal Length:180mm
Maximum Format Size:full frame
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