Sigma
18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
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Canon
EF 50mm f/1.8 II

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differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
More zoom 2.8x vs 1x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
More magnification 1:4.1 (0.2x) vs 1:6.7 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 60% larger in your photo
Better wide angle 18 mm vs 50 mm
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 2.8x better wide angle
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the EF 50mm f/1.8 II captures much more light, 1.3 f-stops
Slightly lighter 132 g vs 395 g
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 3x lighter
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Learn more about
the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
50 mm

Compared to portrait lenses

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wide angle lens

$185 - $199
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$499 - $549
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Length Is longer
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Length Is longer
Compare the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299
Max focal length Has a significantly shorter telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Pentax SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL

Pentax SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL

Low light lens

$217
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$459
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$479
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$499
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$594
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Canon-ef

Travel lens

$299
Zoom range Much more zoom
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Canon-ef vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Low light lens

$289
Magnification More magnification
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Length Longer
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Macro lens

$419
Magnification Much more magnification
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Longer
Compare the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II

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