Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC vs Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC and Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C.
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Product |
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC |
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C |
| Name | Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC | Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C |
| Manufacturer | Sigma | Sigma |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC |
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C |
| Release Year | 2005 | 2023 |
| Release Date | 2023-04-03 | |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC |
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C |
| Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC |
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C |
| Mount | Canon EF-SNikon F | Sony EL Mount |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC |
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C |
| Autofocus (AF) | YesNote. See below for further information | Yes |
| 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 |
Yes |
| Motor Type | N/A | Stepper Motor |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 25 cm | 45 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,14 | |
Aperture |
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC |
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C |
| 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 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | 9 |
Optics |
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC |
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C |
| Construction | 8 elements / 8 groups | 11 elements / 9 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | 3 aspherical and 1 super low dispersion |
Focal Length |
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC |
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C |
| 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 50mm F2 DG DN C |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 67 mm | 70 mm |
| Length | 62 mm | 68 mm |
| Weight | 250 gr | 350 gr |
Other |
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC |
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | N/A | LH633-01 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Other | C = Contemporary |