Lens comparison

Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG MACRO vs. Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D AF

Lens comparison
Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG MACRO Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D AF

Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG MACRO

Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D AF

Available mount(s) Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony / Minolta A, Sigma Nikon F
Application(s) Portrait, Closeup, Landscape, Architecture Portrait, Landscape, Architecture
Category(s) Standard prime, Macro Standard prime
Multiplier
Stabilizer no no
Focal length 50 mm (prime) 50 mm (prime)
Lens construction 10 elements in 9 groups 6 elements in 5 groups
Angle of view 35mm: 46.8°
digital: 27.9°
35mm: 46°
digital: 31.5°
Number of blades 7 7
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/1.8
Minimum aperture f/45 f/22
Minimum focusing distance 18.90 cm 45 cm
Magnification 0.15×
Filter size 55 mm 52 mm
Size ∅ 71.4 × 66.5 mm ∅ 63.5 × 39 mm
Weight 320 g 155 g
Notes

AF speed N/A N/A
AF sound
Internal focusing no no
Internal zoom N/A N/A
Fix front lens N/A yes
Mount type metal metal
Weather sealed N/A N/A
Drop in filter no N/A
Ultrasonic AF no no
Stepping motor AF no no
APS-C sized circle no no
Low dispersion lens element no no
Hard case N/A N/A
Soft case N/A CL-30S (not included)
Lens hood LH550-01
printable lens hood
HR-2 (not included)
printable lens hood
Tripod adapter N/A N/A
Review URL
Discontinued yes N/A
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