Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC vs Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC and Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro.
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Product |
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Name | Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC | Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Manufacturer | Sigma | Sigma |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Release Year | 2005 | 2003 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | N/A | 420 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Lens Type | Standard / Normal |
Standard / Normal Macro |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Mount | Canon EF-SNikon F | Canon EFNikon F |
Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Autofocus (AF) | YesNote. See below for further information | YesNote. See below for further information |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Motor Type | N/A | N/A |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 25 cm | 18 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Macro 1:1 | No (No Macro lens) | Yes |
Aperture |
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Maximum Aperture |
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 18 mm F5,6 at 50 mm Variable Aperture |
F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Construction | 8 elements / 8 groups | 10 elements / 9 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Focal Length | 18-50 mm | 50 mm |
Zoom Range | 32 mm | 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 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 67 mm | 71 mm |
Length | 62 mm | 66 mm |
Weight | 250 gr | 320 gr |
Other |
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC |
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 | N/A | LH550-02 346 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |