Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
by Sigma Corporation
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Manufacturer: Sigma CorporationModel: B0002P19PS
Product 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
- Dolica CF-U55 55mm UV Filter
- Dolica CF-C55 55mm CPL Filter
- Dolica CF9-ND55 55mm 0.9ND 8X Neutral Density Filter
- Dolica CF6-ND55 55mm 0.6ND 4X Neutral Density Filter
- Dolica CF3-ND55 55mm 0.3ND 2X Neutral Density Filter
Digital camera reviews of Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Digital camera Review: Great lens
Summary: 5 Stars
After researching 50mm macro's I purchased this for my son for Christmas this year. I seriously considered the Canon lens, but it requires an adapter to make it a true 1:1 macro, doubling its price. The Sigma is a 1:1 macro without an adapter, making it about half the price of the Canon. Reviews of the lens are nearly all positive, and on-line photos I've seen taken with it look very good. My son and I went to the local butterfly "zoo" to try it out the day after Christmas and the results are very good. He's VERY happy with the lens.
Summary of Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
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 finishSigma 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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