Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM vs Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM and Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC .

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Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Name Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Release Year 2008 2005
Release Date
MSRP 730 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EF-SNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 50 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Construction 8 elements  /  6 groups 8 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Focal Length 50 mm 18-50 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
32 mm
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 F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 84 mm 67 mm
Length 68 mm 62 mm
Weight 505 gr 250 gr
Other
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH829-01 310 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A