Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro vs Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro and Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C.

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Product
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Name Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Release Year 2006 2023
Release Date 2023-04-03
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
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 EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
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 EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Yes
Motor Type N/A Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,14
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Construction 15 elements  /  13 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 3 aspherical and 1 super low dispersion
Focal Length
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
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 EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 79 mm 70 mm
Length 85 mm 68 mm
Weight 450 gr 350 gr
Other
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH780-04 581 LH633-01
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other C = Contemporary