Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro vs Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro and Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM.

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Product
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Name Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Release Year 2011 2008
Release Date
MSRP 1600 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EF-SNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
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 38 cm 100 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Construction 19 elements  /  13 groups 18 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Focal Length 150 mm 50-150 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
100 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 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 80 mm 76 mm
Length 150 mm 140 mm
Weight 1150 gr 780 gr
Other
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH780-05 LH732-01 690
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A