Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM vs Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM and Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro .

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Product
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Name Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Release Year 2008 2006
Release Date
MSRP 730 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
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 EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
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 EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 20 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Construction 8 elements  /  6 groups 15 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
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 EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 84 mm 79 mm
Length 68 mm 85 mm
Weight 505 gr 450 gr
Other
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH829-01 310 LH780-04 581
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A