Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro vs Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro and Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM.

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Product
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Name Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Release Year 2012 2008
Release Date
MSRP 2400 USD 730 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 47 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 1
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Construction 19 elements  /  14 groups 8 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Focal Length 180 mm 50 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
OS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 95 mm 84 mm
Length 204 mm 68 mm
Weight 1640 gr 505 gr
Other
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 86 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH927-01 (+ adapter HA927-01) LH829-01 310
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A