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Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens for Canon SLR Cameras | 
| Brand: Sigma
Category: Photography
List Price: $420.00
Buy New: $299.00
as of 9/9/2010 06:10 MST details
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Rating:  43 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Maximum Focal Length: 50
Minimum Focal Length: 50
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 4.3 x 4.3
MPN: B0002P19PS
Model: B0002P19PS
UPC: 085126346270
EAN: 0411378010391
ASIN: B0002P19PS
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| Features:
| • | Macro lens designed for Canon 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 |
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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 SLR's 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. 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.
Amazon.com 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 Canon 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/45 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/45
- Minimum focusing distance: 7.4 inches
- Maximum magnification: 1:1
- Filter size: 55mm
- Corresponding mount: Canon
- Dimensions: 2.8 inches in diameter and 2.6 inches long
- Weight: 11.3 ounces
- Warranty: 1 year
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 43
 great lens June 26, 2010
lisa Caughran (SAN ANTONIO, TX, US)
This lens takes some of the best photos I have taken the color & crispness of shots is great both inside & out the detail of macro shots is great there may be a pro with somthing bad to say about this lens but for the money from beginer on up this lens is a must have.
Great Budge Macro Lens June 18, 2010
Michael Boehnlein (Apple Valley, MN)
This is a great macro lens if you are on a budget. I was going back and forth between the Canon 50mm 2.5 and the 60mm 2.8. The Canon 50mm didn't have the greatest reviews and I didn't want to spend another $100 for the 60mm which is an EF-S lens. The Sigma is a very sharp lens along with some great colors and smooth silky bokeh. Perfect lens for weddings (rings) and flowers. It will work well for insects as well as long as you don't spook them by getting up-close. The auto-focus tends to take long to find the subject but no different than any other macro lens. It would be nice to be able to manually focus while in AF mode. The lens hood is worthless and annoying. You have to have the lens cap off to attach the hood.
Great blend of performance and value June 11, 2010
James (Windham, NH)
The Sigma's autofocus is nearly useless at 1:1, but many high end, dedicated macro lenses are manual focus only. For doing real close up work, I find manual focus is to be preferred; Autofocus is nothing but an annoying distraction.
I bought this lens to be used both for macro work and as a standard 50mm prime. When used at longer focal lengths the AF is fine. A bit slower than some of my other lenses but more than adequate. I have not noticed any focusing slip as one other reviewer noted. Perhaps I will with more use, but so far so good.
The images are crisp and detailed edge to edge. Although the least expensive lens I own it may well be the best for image quality!
Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro June 5, 2010
R. Ferris (Georgia)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
What a great value for the price! I would recommend that those of us on a budget could well afford to have this high quality lens in our bag for this price. I find that I am using it more and more and not just for maco photography. It is sharp and quick to focus. A bit of noise, but that is fine considering the results. It does exactly what I purchased it for. It is well built, sharp and affordable.
Great Purchase April 26, 2010
michael
I bought this lens for the macro capability, which worked out just fine, but what I soon discovered is that it is a great all around lens! This lens does a great job of portraits and just about anything else. If you want a good macro lens and something to keep on your camera for general purpose this 50mm is a bargain. The only thing that is a little aggravating is the switch you use to go from manual to auto focus, but it is really not a big deal. Hard to beat this one for the money.
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