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Style: Nikon SLR Cameras
- Brand Name: Sigma
- Model: B0002P19Q2
- Lens Type: macro
- Minimum focal length: 80 millimeters
- Maximum focal length: 80 millimeters
Product DetailsStyle: Nikon SLR Cameras
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Product Description
Style: Nikon SLR Cameras
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Sigma launched its first standard 50mm macro lens in 1990, and followed it up with an improved model in 1998. The advent of digital SLR cameras, however, required updated optical technology and a better imaging performance. Enter the latest incarnation of the 50mm macro lens, with an improved design that corrects for various aberrations. Designed exclusively for Nikon SLR cameras, this macro lens is specially coated to get the best possible color balance while cutting down on ghosting caused by reflections from the digital image sensor. The lens also includes a floating focusing system, which allows you to precisely photograph objects throughout the entire focusing range. Most importantly, this standard macro lens makes it possible to enjoy better communication with your subject. When viewing through the camera's finder, you'll be able to move the subject and make precise adjustments. For example, the lens offers a close working distance of 7.4 inches, making it extremely convenient to take close-up pictures of a fossil or other inanimate objects.
Other details include a minimum aperture of f/32 that provides a greater depth of field than most lenses, a screw-in lens hood that makes it easy to attach circular polarizing filters, and a 46.8-degree angle of view. All Sigma lenses carry a one-year warranty.
Specifications
- Focal length: 50mm
- Maximum aperture: f/2.8
- Lens construction: 10 elements in 9 groups
- Angle of view: 46.8 degrees
- Number of diaphragm blades: 7
- Minimum aperture: f/32
- Minimum focusing distance: 7.4 inches
- Maximum magnification: 1:1
- Filter size: 55mm
- Corresponding mount: Nikon
- Dimensions: 2.8 inches in diameter and 2.6 inches long
- Weight: 11.3 ounces
- Warranty: 1 year
Product 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
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Style: Nikon SLR Cameras
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
80 of 89 people found the following review helpful
By Airlee Owens
Style Name:Nikon SLR Cameras
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.
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.
30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
By R. Hall
Style Name:Minolta and Sony SLR Cameras|Amazon Verified Purchase
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.
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.
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Style Name:Canon SLR Cameras|Amazon Verified Purchase
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!
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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Style Name:Nikon SLR Cameras
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.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words.
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Style Name:Nikon SLR Cameras
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.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Marcy Hogan
Style Name:Canon SLR Cameras|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have a Canon EOS 30D that I've owned for about 2 years. I've been wanting a macro lens for a while, but have had a hard time justifying the cost... especially since I originally had my eye on Canon's 100mm macro. Then someone suggested this Sigma lens to me, and I noticed that all the reviews were incredible. I was nervous about going with a 3rd party lens, but the price was right and the reviews gave me confidence. And also, I preferred the 50mm focal point vs Canon's 100mm (makes it a more versatile lens, in my opinion).
So then this christmas my dad gave me money to buy the lens, and I've only had it a few days now but I am already in love! This lens is wonderful-- the look and feel are good, and it takes GORGEOUS photos both close-up and otherwise. I've simply been using manual focus for close-up shots, but I've been very surprised at how fast the AF is (with the limitor switch on). It really is almost instantaneous, which is awesome. I think even faster than my other lenses (Canon 50mm f/1,8, Canon 17-85mm).
I borrowed my friend's 100mm macro lens last year, and honestly I don't see a significant quality difference between the two (though I am also not a pro, so may not have a critical enough eye for that sort of thing). Basically, I am VERY happy with this lens, right out of the box. The photos are gorgeous, razor sharp at the focus points, beautiful bokeh elsewhere, colors are very pretty, etc etc etc. This is a great alternative to more expensive macros. I actually wonder if this will replace my "nifty fifty" as my favorite lens... we'll see. ; )
So then this christmas my dad gave me money to buy the lens, and I've only had it a few days now but I am already in love! This lens is wonderful-- the look and feel are good, and it takes GORGEOUS photos both close-up and otherwise. I've simply been using manual focus for close-up shots, but I've been very surprised at how fast the AF is (with the limitor switch on). It really is almost instantaneous, which is awesome. I think even faster than my other lenses (Canon 50mm f/1,8, Canon 17-85mm).
I borrowed my friend's 100mm macro lens last year, and honestly I don't see a significant quality difference between the two (though I am also not a pro, so may not have a critical enough eye for that sort of thing). Basically, I am VERY happy with this lens, right out of the box. The photos are gorgeous, razor sharp at the focus points, beautiful bokeh elsewhere, colors are very pretty, etc etc etc. This is a great alternative to more expensive macros. I actually wonder if this will replace my "nifty fifty" as my favorite lens... we'll see. ; )
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Todd
Style Name:Pentax and Samsung SLR Cameras
This has become my most used lens. It rarely leaves my camera unless I need a tele. I've used this for everything from 1:1 macros to taking photos at car shows. Great reviews from photo imaging sites. Great detail, color rendition, and bokeh. This is probably the most economical 1:1 macro you will find and it takes great images. Highly recommend. Not the focal length for insects, but great for still life or walk around photos.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
The preferred "normal" lens.
I use to own an Olympus Om-1n, and the OM50mm F1.8 had great bokeh. Since switching to the Nikon line; I have not liked any of the 50mm lenses from Nikon. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Twoblink
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Lens for the Money
I was introduced to Sigma last year, shortly after purchasing my first Canon DSLR, the T3i. As an all around "take it with you" lens, this one is hard to beat. Read more
Published 3 months ago by the Ervinator
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Depth of Field
This lens closes down to f/45, providing increased depth of field. I find it sharp, quite capable of producing superior images at all focal points.
Published 4 months ago by Retired Photographer
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good quality lens, but I prefer a longer lens for Macro work
This is a good quality lens available for under 300$. The optical characteristics and build quality are excellent and I wouldn't dig deeper into them, since it's best left to the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Shashank Dabral
5.0 out of 5 stars
great lens with great value
the lens is great for the price. makes sharp images with nice color. a lot of fun to use with nice depth of field for the macro shots
Published 6 months ago by raphael leitz
5.0 out of 5 stars
fly's butt
If you want to see what a fly's colorful ass looks like. This is the lens. It takes great video too! Im new to buying lenses so this was a great and lucky first purchase.
Published 6 months ago by Kiley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great macro
While I haven't done any structured testing of this lens, I've taken some shots that clearly show the pollen on my wife's lilys. The lens appears as sharp at 2. Read more
Published 10 months ago by D. Ockrassa
5.0 out of 5 stars
great macro sigma lens
Sigma 50mm 2.8 macro is a very nice lens. as soon as I received it, I have took some great photos with it. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Huss1984
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty Good - Needs FTM Focusing
This was my first Sigma lens. Canon just doesn't have a 50mm 1:1 macro for full frame in their line-up. I really like the pictures I get out of this lens. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Lens Fortwright
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent lens value
I wanted an inexpensive macro lens and bought this based on reviews.
On the whole this is a great lens. Read more
On the whole this is a great lens. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Naveen Narula
