Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM vs Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM and Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF.

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Product
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Name Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Manufacturer Canon Sigma
SKU 0570C002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Release Year 2015 2003
Release Date 2015-05-11
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 125 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Mount Canon EF Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 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 Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Motor Type Stepper motor N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 35 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21
Aperture
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F2,8-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F2,8 at 24 mm
F4,5 at 135 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Construction 6 elements  /  5 groups 16 elements  /  15 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Focal Length 50 mm 24-135 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
111 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
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 69 mm 83 mm
Length 39 mm 90 mm
Weight 159 gr 530 gr
Other
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 49 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ES-68 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A