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

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

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Product
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Name Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Release Year 2008 2003
Release Date
MSRP 730 USD 420 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG 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 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 18 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Construction 8 elements  /  6 groups 10 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
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 F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 84 mm 71 mm
Length 68 mm 66 mm
Weight 505 gr 320 gr
Other
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH829-01 310 LH550-02 346
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A