Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C vs Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM

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

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Product
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Name Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Release Year 2023 2010
Release Date 2023-04-03
MSRP N/A 980 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Mount Sony EL Mount Canon EF-SNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,14
Aperture
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Maximum Aperture F2 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 aspherical and 1 super low dispersion No information
Focal Length
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Focal Length 50 mm 17-50 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
33 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
OS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 70 mm 83 mm
Length 68 mm 91 mm
Weight 350 gr 565 gr
Other
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH633-01 LH825-03 583
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other C = Contemporary