Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 § 03 Head to head
Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 vs Sigma 180 mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM
Irix 150mm f/2.8 has a wider field of view. Sigma 180mm f/2.8 has a longer reach.
The Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 is a 150mm f/2.8 prime, and the Sigma 180 mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM is an 180mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 comes out ahead, 7 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 
Sigma 180 mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM 01
Key differences
Why is the Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 better than the Sigma 180 mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM?
- Wider field of view (150mm vs 180mm)
- 533 g lighter (1105 g vs 1638 g)
- 68 mm shorter (136 mm vs 203.9 mm long)
- Focuses 12 cm closer (0.35 m vs 0.47 m)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
- Newer design (2019 vs 2012)
Why is the Sigma 180 mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM better than the Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1?
- Longer reach (180mm vs 150mm)
- Has optical image stabilization
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Which should you buy?
- macro For macro photography, the Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.35 m.
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Specification
| Specification | Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 | Sigma 180 mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 150mm | 180mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Cinema lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 1105 g ◆ | 1638 g (57.78 oz) |
| Dimensions | 136 x 97 mm | 203.9 x 95 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.35 m (13.78 inches) ◆ | 0.47 m (18.50 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | Yes ◆ |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 11 ◆ | 9 |
| Optical construction | 12 elements / 9 groups | 19 elements / 14 groups |
| Filter size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, PL, Canon RF, Nikon Z, L-Mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA |
| Released | 2019 | 2012 |
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Size
- A · Irix
- B · Sigma
- 136 × 97 mm
- 203.9 × 95 mm
The Sigma 180 mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM is 68 mm longer and 533 g heavier than the Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1.
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Sample frames
Sigma 180 mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 or the Sigma 180 mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM?
- The Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 weighs 1105 g, 533 g less than the Sigma 180 mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM (1638 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 or the Sigma 180 mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM?
- The Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 focuses down to 0.35 m, against 0.47 m for the Sigma 180 mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM.
- Do the Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 and the Sigma 180 mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM have image stabilization?
- Only the Sigma 180 mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM has optical image stabilization.
- Is the Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 or the Sigma 180 mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM better for macro photography?
- For macro photography, the Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.35 m.
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