Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro vs Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro and Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM .
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM |
| Name | Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro | Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM |
| Manufacturer | Sigma | Canon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM |
| Release Year | 2003 | 1995 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 420 USD | 489 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM |
| Lens Type |
Standard / Normal Macro |
Wide Angle Lens |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 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 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 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 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Yes |
| Motor Type | N/A | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 18 cm | 25 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
| Macro 1:1 | Yes | No (No Macro lens) |
Aperture |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F1,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM |
| Construction | 10 elements / 9 groups | 10 elements / 9 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM |
| Focal Length | 50 mm | 28 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
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 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 71 mm | 73 mm |
| Length | 66 mm | 55 mm |
| Weight | 320 gr | 310 gr |
Other |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 55 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | LH550-02 346 | EW-63 II |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |