Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM vs Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM and Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro.

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Product
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro
Name Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro
Release Year 2006 2004
Release Date
MSRP N/A 940 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro
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 100 cm 38 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro
Construction 18 elements  /  14 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro
Focal Length 50-150 mm 150 mm
Zoom Range 100 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 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 76 mm 79 mm
Length 135 mm 137 mm
Weight 770 gr 895 gr
Other
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A LH780-03 104
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A