Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro vs Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro and Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro .
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Product |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro |
Name | Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro | Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro |
Manufacturer | Sigma | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro |
Release Year | 2003 | 2005 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 420 USD | 469 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro |
Lens Type |
Standard / Normal Macro |
Standard / Normal Macro |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro |
Mount | Canon EFNikon F | Canon EF-S |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro |
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 | 20 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Macro 1:1 | Yes | Yes |
Aperture |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro |
Construction | 10 elements / 9 groups | 12 elements / 8 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro |
Focal Length | 50 mm | 60 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-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 71 mm | 73 mm |
Length | 66 mm | 69 mm |
Weight | 320 gr | 335 gr |
Other |
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 55 mm | 52 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
Lens Hood SKU | LH550-02 346 | ET-67B |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |