Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC vs Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C

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Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Name Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Release Year 2005 2023
Release Date 2023-04-03
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Sony EL Mount
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
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 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Yes
Motor Type N/A Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,14
Aperture
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 50 mm
Variable Aperture
F2
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Construction 8 elements  /  8 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 3 aspherical and 1 super low dispersion
Focal Length
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
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 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 67 mm 70 mm
Length 62 mm 68 mm
Weight 250 gr 350 gr
Other
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A LH633-01
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other C = Contemporary