Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro vs Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro

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

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Product
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Name Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Release Year 2003 2006
Release Date
MSRP 420 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Mount Canon EFNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
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 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 18 cm 20 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No
Aperture
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Construction 10 elements  /  9 groups 15 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Focal Length 50 mm 18-50 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
32 mm
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 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 71 mm 79 mm
Length 66 mm 85 mm
Weight 320 gr 535 gr
Other
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH550-02 346 LH780-04 581
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A