Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM vs Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C

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

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Product
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Name Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Release Year 2010 2023
Release Date 2023-04-03
MSRP 980 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Sony EL Mount
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 28 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,14
Aperture
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Construction 17 elements  /  13 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 3 aspherical and 1 super low dispersion
Focal Length
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Focal Length 17-50 mm 50 mm
Zoom Range 33 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
OS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 83 mm 70 mm
Length 91 mm 68 mm
Weight 565 gr 350 gr
Other
Sigma EX 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH825-03 583 LH633-01
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other C = Contemporary