Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C vs Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C and Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro.

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Product
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Name Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Release Year 2023 2003
Release Date 2023-04-03
MSRP N/A 420 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Mount Sony EL Mount Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
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 Stepper Motor N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 18 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,14
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Maximum Aperture F2 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 10 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 aspherical and 1 super low dispersion No information
Focal Length
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Focal Length 50 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
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 70 mm 71 mm
Length 68 mm 66 mm
Weight 350 gr 320 gr
Other
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH633-01 LH550-02 346
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other C = Contemporary