Sony 20mm F2.8 vs Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 20mm F2.8 and Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM.

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Product
Sony 20mm F2.8
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Name Sony 20mm F2.8 Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Manufacturer Sony Sigma
SKU SAL20F28
Release Date and Price
Sony 20mm F2.8
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Release Year 2006 2008
Release Date 2006-06-15
MSRP N/A 730 USD
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Lens Type
Sony 20mm F2.8
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 20mm F2.8
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Mount Sony A Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony 20mm F2.8
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Screw drive from camera No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,13
Aperture
Sony 20mm F2.8
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,4
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Sony 20mm F2.8
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Construction 10 elements  /  9 groups 8 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony 20mm F2.8
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Focal Length 20 mm 50 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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
Sony 20mm F2.8
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 78 mm 84 mm
Length 54 mm 68 mm
Weight 285 gr 505 gr
Other
Sony 20mm F2.8
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU SH0013 LH829-01 310
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A