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Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras - Fixed

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Style: Nikon SLR Cameras


Features

  • Macro lens designed for Nikon digital SLR cameras
  • 50mm focal length, Lens not zoomable
  • f2.8 maximum aperture
  • Super Multi Coating reduces flare and ghosting common to digital SLR cameras
  • Screw-in lens hood included

Description

Product description 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 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

Brand: Sigma


Focal Length Description: 50 mm


Lens Type: Standard


Compatible Mountings: Nikon F (FX)


Camera Lens Description: 7


Product Dimensions: 2.64 x 2.8 x 2.8 inches


Item Weight: 11.3 ounces


Item model number: 346306


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: July 21, 2004


Manufacturer: Sigma Corporation of America


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    • Incredible lens
Style: Nikon SLR Cameras
I use this on my D800 and am extremely happy with the focus speed and image quality. Easily my favorite walk around lens, ridiculously sharp, great build quality, lightweight, produces beautiful colors, and does a good job with macro. My only dislike, but not enough to give it less than 5 stars is the hood design. You can't use a regular lens cap with the hood on. Screw-on lens caps are available though, so that's an option. For the price, it can't be beat. I highly recommend this lens. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2014 by Celeste P
    • The preferred "normal" lens.
Style: Nikon SLR Cameras
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. With the advent of photoshop and other corrective software; I will not make the case to why when you select a lens, bokeh should be your FIRST criteria. The bokeh on this lens is exceptionally smooth, the lens itself is quite sharp, and there is basically no distortion. CA is fairly well controlled, and there isn't very much vignetting when used as normal lens, and in macro, a 50mm is generally too wide to be used effectively as a macro down to 1:1 because you are so close to your subject you block your own light and create your own vignetting. There really isn't anything bad about this lens period. So why would you pick this lens over the offerings of the primary manufacturer's 50mm offerings? Because of Bokeh. The Bokeh on this lens in a word, is exceptional. I don't own any Canon gear so I can only speak about the Nikon and it's Nikkor line as a comparison. The old Nikkor 50mm f1.8 was sharp but had horrible bokeh. The Nikkor 50mm F1.4 was sharp also but it too had horrible bokeh. The newer Nikkor 50mm F1.8G, while improved, I find the bokeh to be quite nervous still. When designing a lens, engineers need to decide and compromise between a few things: Cost Size Weight Speed CA Vignetting Sharpness Bokeh It's a juggling act they try to perform, and so let's take a closer look at these categories. Cost: Lenses are one area where throwing money at it really DOES improve. $99 Sigma zoom, vs a Zeiss prime? I don't even need to test it, I know what will win. This lens isn't cheap, especially when you consider that you can buy a normal 50mm from the OEM's for as little as $99. Size: This lens isn't small, but it's not scary big either. Speed: This use to be a bigger issue than it is now; the newer DSLR's will give you clean images at ISO6400, so the speed of the lens while still an important factor; is somewhat mitigated by higher ISO capabilities. CA: Correctable in most software nowadays. With newer batch profiling software; you can just apply it to the entire batch of photos, based on camera+lens profile combo. Vignetting: Same thing as CA; Correctable in most software and batch correctable. Sharpness: I will repeat myself again; if you want sharp images, BUY A TRIPOD. Even at 1/500th, you will see a difference in sharpness shooting off a tripod. Most lenses are sharp lenses when shot at F8 and off a tripod. Most people buy a 24mp camera and print 4x6" and complain about sharpness. Ridiculous. Most refuse to take the time to learn how to hold the camera steady, and instead blame the lens. Most modern lenses are plenty sharp, it's the photographers with shakey hands that are to blame for non-sharp images. Bokeh: While there is the option to "add blur" in software, it's not natural. Without getting into optics and physics, of the items listed here, bokeh is the only lens characteristic that is difficult if not impossible to compensate for. I can correct CA and vignetting in software, I can shoot at a higher ISO for lens speed, I can shoot off a tripod or use a timer or learn to hold the camera better or use a faster shutter speed to increase my sharpness, but nothing I can do if the bokeh on a lens sucks. How it renders the blur is how it renders it. So when I the second time around, went shopping for a 50mm, I looked through literally thousands of images, to see which 50mm had the best bokeh, the Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro; heads and shoulders had superior bokeh. Compared to the Nikon 50mm F1.8G; I think the F1.8G might be sharper The F1.8G is certainly faster by over a stop The F1.8G is lighter The F1.8G is less expensive The F1.8G focuses a lot quieter But when it's all said and done, I get plenty of comments about my images because of the bokeh. The 3D'ness of popping that front subject out and the smoothness of the background blur. Since switching my personal criteria to "Bokeh first" when picking lenses, I have seen drastic improvements to my images; I now have another arrow in my quiver; I can use great bokeh to isolate a subject. If you are looking for the best Bokeh in a 50mm, look no further. As my normal travel lens, I get the added bonus of macro-ness. This means that food photography is possible, taking pictures of fauna and flora is possible. With the lens hood on; the lens is a bit bulky; but the benefit of the lens hood aside from blocking stray light is that you can put a 72mm cap on it; and all my other lenses are 72mm caps as well, so it works out great. Is it a perfect lens? No. But I am able to live with all it's flaws because it renders an image that is flat and distortion free, sharp, and has amazing Bokeh. I hope I've made some arguments for the fence-sitter to take the plunge if they are considering this lens; and to consider "Bokeh first" in your lens selection. No regrets, just high praise for this lens. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2013 by Twoblink
    • Great Macro Lens
Style: Nikon SLR Cameras
This was my first Macro lens that I bought and am very happy with it. The photos I have shot are crisp and clean in all details
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2013 by A M Toller
    • indeed excellent. The prices of Sigma macro lenses are reasonable
Style: Minolta and Sony SLR Cameras
I have a weakness of the Sigma macro line of lenses. (I own and use four of them heavily.). Their optical and mechanical qualities are commendable, indeed excellent. The prices of Sigma macro lenses are reasonable. These lenses are easy to use and present attractive, professional quality results. From experience with Sigma lenses, I feel that the potential macro photographer will do well to investigate and test Sigma macro lenses. My only complaint, admittedly a silly one, is that the Sigma 50 mm f/2,8 DG macro lens does not come in one of the deluxe lens cases that accompany most other Sigma lenses. I WOULD RECOMMEND this lens to friends and family members. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2015 by N. Wilson
    • Doesn't work on Nikon D5300.
Style: Nikon SLR Cameras
This lens doesn't work on my Nikon D5300. The camera says the lens is not attached. I guess now I understand why both times I ordered this, I received what was an obvious customer return. Returning.
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2015 by giuliaC
    • Excellent lens value
Style: Nikon SLR Cameras
I wanted an inexpensive macro lens and bought this based on reviews. On the whole this is a great lens. In several tests I found this lens sharper than even the highly rated Nikon 50 F1.8 prime lens (which, while faster and cheaper is not a macro lens). Color rendition and bokeh are acceptable. I eventually sold my Nikon prime and use this as my day to day prime lens. In terms of negatives - Auto focus is a little noisier than most lenses Bulkier than comparable prime lenses (not a fair criticism since this has macro capabilities) The lens build Build is not the greatest, but it is great value for the money. Highly recommend unless you absolutely need wider apertures than F/2.8 ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2012 by Amazon Customer
    • Eeehhh, its ok and does what it needs to.
Style: Nikon SLR Cameras
As a wedding photographer, I needed a macro. Didn't like Nikon's 105 (show and expensive) so I decided to give Sigma. Granted it (eventually) does the job but its even slower than the 105! In and out, in and out until it finally finds some contrast. One it does its good. Its sharp and the edges are fine. Just be patient. For the price, its ok. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2013 by Frank Prater III
    • A fantastic lens
Style: Minolta and Sony SLR Cameras
I purchased this lens to satisify my need for a macro lens. I was on the cusp of buying the Sony 30mm macro, but jumped on this one the moment I found it. It's a fantastic lens and hasn't been off my camera in a week. The images I captured are amazing. Great light, great DOF, very sharp. I own several Sigma lenses that I use with my Sony Alpha 300; I haven't been disappointed in any of them. The cost is always $100 less than the Sony equivalent, which is always a good thing. The only negative is that AF is impossible with this lens, but I prefer the control of MF so it's not that big of a deal. Enjoy! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2010 by Kimberly D. Gauthier

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