Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art vs Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art and Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro.

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Product
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Name Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Release Year 2023 2006
Release Date 2023-02-07
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Mount Sony EL Mount Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Linear Motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 20 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,15
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 11 No information
Optics
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Construction 14 elements  /  11 groups 15 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 SLD and 3 aspherical lens. Super Multi-Layer coating and water and oil repellent coating. No information
Focal Length
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Focal Length 50 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
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 78 mm 79 mm
Length 110 mm 85 mm
Weight 670 gr 535 gr
Other
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH782-02 LH780-04 581
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A