Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro vs Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro is faster by 8.3 stops (f/2.8 vs f/50.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro is lighter by 445g.
- Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro goes wider (50mm vs 105mm).
- Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro reaches further (105mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro | 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Sigma |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 50mm (wider) | 105mm |
| Max aperture | f/50.0 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | 1987 | n/a |
| Blades | 6 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 8 | 11 |
| Elements | 9 | 16 |
| Weight g | 280.0 (lighter) | 725 |
| Filter mm | 52 | 62 |
| Length mm | 63.0 | 126.4 |
| Diameter mm | 67.6 | 78.3 |
| Min focus m | 0.23 (closer focusing) | 0.312 |
| Max magnification | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Af motor | n/a | HSM |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro
The EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro is a compact macro prime that reaches half life-size natively. A separate Life-Size Converter was sold to reach 1:1.
Pros
- Compact and light
- Sharp
- Simple macro option
Cons
- Only 1:2 without converter
- Slower AF
- No stabilization
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro
A 1:1 macro lens with Optical Stabilizer and a hypersonic motor. It also works as a portrait lens.
Pros
- Optical Stabilizer
- 1:1 magnification
- Close focus to 0.312 m
Cons
- Older design
- Weighs about 725 g