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

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

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Product
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Name Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Release Year 2003 2023
Release Date 2023-04-03
MSRP 420 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Mount Canon EFNikon F Sony EL Mount
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG 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 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Yes
Motor Type N/A Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 18 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,14
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Construction 10 elements  /  9 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 3 aspherical and 1 super low dispersion
Focal Length
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Focal Length 50 mm 50 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
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 71 mm 70 mm
Length 66 mm 68 mm
Weight 320 gr 350 gr
Other
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH550-02 346 LH633-01
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other C = Contemporary