Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM vs Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM and Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF .

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Product
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Name Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Manufacturer Sigma Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Release Year 2008 2006
Release Date
MSRP 730 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
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
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
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
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
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 Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 27 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Construction 8 elements  /  6 groups 16 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Focal Length 50 mm 17-50 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
33 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
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 84 mm 73 mm
Length 68 mm 83 mm
Weight 505 gr 430 gr
Other
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 67 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
Other Model A16