Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro vs Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro and Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art.

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Product
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Name Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Release Year 2006 2023
Release Date 2023-02-07
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Sony EL Mount
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Yes
Motor Type N/A Linear Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,15
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,4
Diaphragm Blades No information 11
Optics
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Construction 15 elements  /  13 groups 14 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 1 SLD and 3 aspherical lens. Super Multi-Layer coating and water and oil repellent coating.
Focal Length
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Focal Length 18-50 mm 50 mm
Zoom Range 32 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 79 mm 78 mm
Length 85 mm 110 mm
Weight 450 gr 670 gr
Other
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH780-04 581 LH782-02
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A