Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM vs Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM and Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art.

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Product
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Name Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Release Year 2009 2023
Release Date 2023-02-07
MSRP 420 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Sony EL Mount
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Linear Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,15
Aperture
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Maximum Aperture F2,8-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F2,8 at 18 mm
F4,5 at 50 mm
Variable Aperture
F1,4
Diaphragm Blades No information 11
Optics
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 14 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 1 SLD and 3 aspherical lens. Super Multi-Layer coating and water and oil repellent coating.
Focal Length
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
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 Yes
OS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 74 mm 78 mm
Length 88 mm 110 mm
Weight 395 gr 670 gr
Other
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH730-02 580 LH782-02
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A