Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C vs Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro

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

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Product
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Name Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Release Year 2023 2006
Release Date 2023-04-03
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
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 F2 DG DN C
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 F2 DG DN C
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 45 cm 20 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,14
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Maximum Aperture F2 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 15 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 aspherical and 1 super low dispersion No information
Focal Length
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
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 F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 70 mm 79 mm
Length 68 mm 85 mm
Weight 350 gr 535 gr
Other
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH633-01 LH780-04 581
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other C = Contemporary