Sigma EX 15-30mm F3.5-4.5 DG vs Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 15-30mm F3.5-4.5 DG and Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM .

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Sigma EX 15-30mm F3.5-4.5 DG
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Name Sigma EX 15-30mm F3.5-4.5 DG Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 15-30mm F3.5-4.5 DG
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Release Year 2001 2007
Release Date
MSRP 4390 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 15-30mm F3.5-4.5 DG
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 15-30mm F3.5-4.5 DG
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 15-30mm F3.5-4.5 DG
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
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 EX 15-30mm F3.5-4.5 DG
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 15-30mm F3.5-4.5 DG
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 15 mm
F4,5 at 30 mm
Variable Aperture
F1,2
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 15-30mm F3.5-4.5 DG
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Construction 17 elements  /  13 groups 8 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 15-30mm F3.5-4.5 DG
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Focal Length 15-30 mm 50 mm
Zoom Range 15 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 EX 15-30mm F3.5-4.5 DG
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 87 mm 85 mm
Length 132 mm 65 mm
Weight 615 gr 580 gr
Other
Sigma EX 15-30mm F3.5-4.5 DG
Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter N/A 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ES-78
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A