Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C vs Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C and Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM.

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Product
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Name Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Release Year 2023 2008
Release Date 2023-04-03
MSRP N/A 730 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Mount Sony EL Mount Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,14
Aperture
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Maximum Aperture F2 F1,4
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 8 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 aspherical and 1 super low dispersion No information
Focal Length
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Focal Length 50 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 No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 70 mm 84 mm
Length 68 mm 68 mm
Weight 350 gr 505 gr
Other
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH633-01 LH829-01 310
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other C = Contemporary