Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 vs Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro

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Nikon Z 26mm F2.8
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Name Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm F2.8
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 26mm F2.8
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Release Year 2023 2006
Release Date 2023-01-05
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 26mm F2.8
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 26mm F2.8
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Mount Nikon Z Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon Z 26mm F2.8
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm 20 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,19
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Nikon Z 26mm F2.8
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Nikon Z 26mm F2.8
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Construction 8 elements  /  6 groups 15 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 aspherical elements No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z 26mm F2.8
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Focal Length 26 mm 18-50 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
32 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
Nikon Z 26mm F2.8
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 70 mm 79 mm
Length 24 mm 85 mm
Weight 125 gr 535 gr
Other
Nikon Z 26mm F2.8
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-111 LH780-04 581
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A