Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM vs Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM and Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM.
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Product |
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM |
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM |
| Name | Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM | Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM |
| Manufacturer | Sigma | Sigma |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM |
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM |
| Release Year | 2010 | 2009 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 980 USD | 420 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM |
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM |
| Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM |
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM |
| Mount | Canon EF-SNikon F | Canon EF-SNikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | Yes |
Focus |
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM |
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 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 | 28 cm | 30 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM |
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
F2,8-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F2,8 at 18 mm F4,5 at 50 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM |
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM |
| Construction | 17 elements / 13 groups | 16 elements / 12 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM |
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM |
| Focal Length | 17-50 mm | 18-50 mm |
| Zoom Range | 33 mm | 32 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
OS |
Yes
OS |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM |
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 83 mm | 74 mm |
| Length | 91 mm | 88 mm |
| Weight | 565 gr | 395 gr |
Other |
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM |
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | LH825-03 583 | LH730-02 580 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |