Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM vs Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM and Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro .
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Product |
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM |
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro |
Name | Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro |
Manufacturer | Sigma | Sigma |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM |
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro |
Release Year | 2008 | 2006 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 730 USD | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM |
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro |
Lens Type | Standard / Normal |
Standard / Normal Macro |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM |
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro |
Mount | Canon EFNikon F | Canon EF-SNikon F |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM |
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | YesNote. See below for further information |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro |
Motor Type | No information | N/A |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 45 cm | 20 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Macro 1:1 | No (No Macro lens) | No |
Aperture |
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM |
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro |
Maximum Aperture | F1,4 | F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM |
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro |
Construction | 8 elements / 6 groups | 15 elements / 13 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM |
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC 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 F1.4 DG HSM |
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Length | 68 mm | 85 mm |
Weight | 505 gr | 450 gr |
Other |
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM |
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 72 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | LH829-01 310 | LH780-04 581 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |