Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM vs Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM and Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro.
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Product |
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
| Name | Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM | Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
| Manufacturer | Sigma | Sigma |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
| Release Year | 2010 | 2003 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 980 USD | 420 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
| Lens Type | Standard / Normal |
Standard / Normal Macro |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
| Mount | Canon EF-SNikon F | Canon EFNikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG 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 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
| Motor Type | No information | N/A |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 28 cm | 18 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
| Macro 1:1 | No (No Macro lens) | Yes |
Aperture |
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
| Construction | 17 elements / 13 groups | 10 elements / 9 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
| Focal Length | 17-50 mm | 50 mm |
| Zoom Range | 33 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 EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 83 mm | 71 mm |
| Length | 91 mm | 66 mm |
| Weight | 565 gr | 320 gr |
Other |
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 55 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | LH825-03 583 | LH550-02 346 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
