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Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN Contemporary Lens Compared to the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 Lens
| Specifications | Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN Contemporary Lens | Sony FE 50mm F1.8 Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2023 | 2016 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 9/8 | 6/5 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 103.7° | 47° |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.0-22 | f/1.8-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 7.9 oz (225g) | 6.6 oz (186g) |
| Actual Weight | 12.1 oz (343g) | 5.8 oz (165g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 1.8 oz (51.6g) | 0.5 oz (15g) |
| In-Use Weight | 13.9 oz (394.7g) | 6.4 oz (180g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 2.76 x 2.76” (70 x 70mm) | 2.7 x 2.34” (68.6 x 59.5mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 2.76 x 2.96” (70 x 75.3mm) | 2.7 x 2.56” (68.6 x 65mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 2.96” (75.3mm) | 2.93” (74.4mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | N / Y |
| Focus Extension Length | 0.37” (9.4mm) | |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.08 x 1.54” (78.3 x 39mm) | 3 x 1.24” (76.3 x 31.6mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 4.27 - 4.27” (108.5 - 108.5mm) | 3.66 - 4.03” (92.9 - 102.3mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.63” (16mm) | 0.83” (21.1mm) |
| Filter Size | 58mm UV ► CP ► | 49mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Stepping Motor | DC Motor |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 920° | |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 17.72” (450mm) | 17.72” (450mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 16.34” (415mm) | 16.81” (427mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.14x | 0.14x |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / LH633-01 Buy ► | Y / ALC-SH146 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | N | N |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | / | N / |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 50mm = 5.88' | 50mm = 5.90' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 50mm = 1792mm | 50mm = 1799mm |
| Review | Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN Contemporary Lens | Sony FE 50mm F1.8 Lens |
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