Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro vs Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro and Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM.

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Product
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Name Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Release Year 2009 2008
Release Date
MSRP 680 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EF-SNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO 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 22 cm 100 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Maximum Aperture F2,8-4
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F2,8 at 17 mm
F4 at 70 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Construction 17 elements  /  13 groups 18 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Focal Length 17-70 mm 50-150 mm
Zoom Range 53 mm 100 mm
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 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 79 mm 76 mm
Length 88 mm 140 mm
Weight 535 gr 780 gr
Other
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH780-04 LH732-01 690
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A