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2.6 Inches | Home » » » Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras | | | | | | | Description: | | Designed as a quick-focusing macro lens the AF speed of 50mm, f2.8 EX Macro is 1.4 times faster than previous 50mm f2.8 macros. It features a non-rotating front lens group which makes it easier to work with polarizing filters and has a focus limiter (eg. Full Range; - 9.8 in.; 9.1 in. - 7.4 in.). The Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX Macro lens also features the new deluxe EX external finish | | | Features: | |
• Macro lens designed for Nikon digital SLR cameras
• 50mm focal length
• f2.8 maximum aperture
• Super Multi Coating reduces flare and ghosting common to digital SLR cameras
• Screw-in lens hood included
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 2.8 inches | | Product Width:
| 2.8 inches | | Product Height:
| 2.6 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.69 pounds | | Package Length:
| 5.43 inches | | Package Width:
| 4.17 inches | | Package Height:
| 4.09 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.01 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 57 reviews |
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68 of 77 found the following review helpful:
Excellent LensJul 09, 2006
By Airlee Owens
"Airlee"
I recently purchased the Nikon D200 camera. I had several nice zoom lenses but I did not have anything which would take macro close-up photos. I did some research and found good reviews for this lens. So I got it.
The lens is an excellent lens for close-up photos. I am not a professional photographer but I try really hard to get good sharp photos. This lens will do the job.
Since it is also also a 50mm lens I have used it as a normal lens. The only problem with that is that over the years many of us have been spoiled with zoom lenses. With a zoom lens you can stand in one spot and zoom the lens in or out to get closer or father from your subject. With just the 50mm capability of this lens you have to physically move in or out to get a closer shot or a wider shot. This is not necessarily a criticism, just a comment about how we have been spoiled by zoom lenses.
I do not believe you will be disappointed with this lens. The price is great for the quality.
24 of 25 found the following review helpful:
Great Detail .. Affordable PriceJun 29, 2009
By Donald F. West
"Photostar"
Bought this lens to assist in Small Product Photography. Since depth of field is normally limited in Macro Photography, the ability of this lens to stop down to F45 was crucial. The result was fine detail and color reproduction to the point where I could see my finger prints on the bezels of the watches. Got to wear cotton gloves!
Don West Photography
23 of 24 found the following review helpful:
Great lens for the moneyMar 02, 2009
By R. Hall
I recently purchased a Sony A300 and was looking for an affordable lens for photographing plants and flowers close up as the kit lens that came with the camera is unsatisfactory for macro photography.
I chose the Sigma 50mm F/2.8 EX DG Macro and have found that I made a very good choice. I don't know all the technical in's and out's of a camera lens so I can't really discuss that topic.
But... the day I got my lens I mounted it up, put my camera on a tripod and took some killer macro shots of small plants. I may not know the tech stuff but I do know a great picture and this lens is helping me get them.
I'd highly recommend this lens.
21 of 23 found the following review helpful:
This lens ROCKSJun 22, 2008
By Paula M. Scott
"Molokai Girl"
I own a Nikon D200 and already have a 300 mm lens that will do "macro" which for me, isn't the kind of macro I like to do. A lot of professional photographers don't 'get it' as to why I would want a 1:1 ratio. I love this lens from the moment I tried it out. What convinced me to buy it was a lens review in PC Photo magazine (the most recent issue) that reviewed the Sigma, Nikon and Canon 50mm macro lenses. This one won hands down and I can easily see why. You can view some of my macro shots at my web album: [...]
They say a picture is worth a thousand words.
19 of 21 found the following review helpful:
 Sharp Portrait Lens, Fast, w/ MacroDec 03, 2008
By ROLLIN MCCARTY
This lens has been my primary shooting lens for the last three years on my Nikon D50. The only use left for my my kit lens "AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6G ED" is as an 18mm wide angle. This Sigma 50mm f/2.8 prime lens is very sharp. I use it as a portrait lens on my cropped DX sensor camera (eq. 80mm on a full frame FX sensor). It also works great in low light. For portraits, I set f/5.6 if I am only 3-4 feet away. If I am 6-9 feet away I use f/4. You can try to use f/2.8 close-up but you are taking a chance, as the depth of field is so narrow that you might have the eyebrows sharply in focus and the nose and ears blurry. This lens is also very durable. On the negative side, focusing is not super-fast, but that didn't bother me, so I say go for it.
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