Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM vs Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM and Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro.

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Product
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Name Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Release Year 2010 2006
Release Date
MSRP 980 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM 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 28 cm 20 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM 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 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Construction 17 elements  /  13 groups 15 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Focal Length 17-50 mm 18-50 mm
Zoom Range 33 mm 32 mm
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 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 83 mm 79 mm
Length 91 mm 85 mm
Weight 565 gr 535 gr
Other
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH825-03 583 LH780-04 581
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A