Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM vs Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM and Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C.

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Product
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Name Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Release Year 2009 2023
Release Date 2023-04-03
MSRP 420 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
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 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,14
Aperture
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Maximum Aperture F2,8-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F2,8 at 18 mm
F4,5 at 50 mm
Variable Aperture
F2
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 3 aspherical and 1 super low dispersion
Focal Length
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
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 Yes
OS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 74 mm 70 mm
Length 88 mm 68 mm
Weight 395 gr 350 gr
Other
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH730-02 580 LH633-01
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other C = Contemporary