Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM vs Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM and Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM.

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Product
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Name Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Release Year 2008 2010
Release Date
MSRP 730 USD 980 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
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 EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
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 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Construction 8 elements  /  6 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
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 Yes
OS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 84 mm 83 mm
Length 68 mm 91 mm
Weight 505 gr 565 gr
Other
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH829-01 310 LH825-03 583
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A