Product Description

Sigma launched first standard 50mm Macro lens in 1990. This was succeeded by the 50mm F2.8 EX Macro in 1998 which proved even more popular with photographers benefiting from improved build and optical quality. The advent of digital SLRs requires optimum lens performance and therefore the very latest optical technology has been incorporated in the production of the New Macro 50mm F2.8 EX DG. This ideal standard lens sets the benchmark for digital SLR cameras. Corresponding AF Mounts: SIGMA CANON NIKON (D) MINOLTA (D) PENTAX.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #51741 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Sigma
• Model: B0002P19PS
• Released on: 2006-10-11
• Dimensions: 4.30" h x 4.30" w x 5.40" l, .69 pounds

Features

• The new advanced 50mm F2,8 DG Macro EX lens design corrects various aberrations. This macro lens is specially coated to get the best color balance whilst cutting down ghost caused by reflections from the digital image sensor. This lens provides the utmost correction against lateral chromatic aberration which is a serious problem for digital SLR cameras. Including the Floating Focusing system that enables this lens to photograph objects precisely in the entire focusing range.

Ephotozine - January 2006
'Overall, this is an excellent lens that, on a cropped sensor, also doubles up as a decent length for portrait work.'

Ephotozine - January 2006
'Overall, this is an excellent lens that, on a cropped sensor, also doubles up as a decent length for portrait work.'

Manufacturer's Description
Optimized image quality for Digital SLR cameras. Floating Internal Focusing (FIF) system minimizes the aberration in entire focusing range. Super Multi Layer (SML) coating reduces the ghost caused by reflections from the surface of digital image sensors. Minimum aperture of F/45 provides greater depth of field (F45 for Sigma, Canon and Konica Minolta mounts and F32 for Nikon and Pentax mounts). A screw-in hood for convenient use of circular polarizing filtersSigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new MACRO 50mm F2.8 EX DG lens. MACRO 50mm F2.8 EX DG incorporates the very latest optical technology and is an ideal standard lens for digital SLR cameras. The new advanced lens design corrects various aberrations. This macro lens is specially coated to get the best color balance whilst cutting down ghost caused by reflections from the digital image sensor. This lens provides the utmost correction against lateral chromatic aberration, which is a serious problem for digital SLR cameras. The new MACRO 50mm F2.8 EX DG incorporates a "Floating Internal Focusing" (FIF) system which enables this lens to photograph objects precisely not only at life-size reproduction but also at infinity. The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 18.9cm (7.4 in) and is capable of true macro photography with a maximum magnification of 1: 1. Experience the enjoyment of real life-size macro photography. This lens is equipped with a "Focus Limiter Switch" that limits the auto focus range, allowing the camera focus more quickly. This lens has a minimum aperture of F45 (for Sigma, Canon and Konica Minolta mounts), which produces a tremendous depth of field. A screw-in hood is included, for convenient use of circular polarizing filters. It is also possible to attach a 72mm filter in front of the lens hood.

Customer Reviews

Sigma macro magic.
I bought my Sigma macro lens for my D90 to replace a Sigma 105 macro lens that had been stolen from my van a few years ago. I needed a decent macro lens for step-by-step photos for magazine articles that I was doing. From the outset I fell in love with this cracker of a lens. The images are bright and pin-sharp while the cost was very affordable. Simply put, this is a terrific lens for close-up work or portraits. I have no regrets whatsoever and would heartly recommend this lens to all. It also was voted editors choice in a photography magazine (sorry I can't recall which magazine as I have so many in my library. Happy snapping!!!

great macro
A great lens for the momey giving above lifesze image when uased in macro mode, serves as a fantastic portrait lens when used on a DSLR.