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Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens for Minolta and Sony SLR Cameras

Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens for Minolta and Sony SLR Cameras

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Brand: Sigma
Category: Photography

List Price: $279.00
Buy New: $255.00
You Save: $24.00 (9%)

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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 5 reviews

Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Maximum Focal Length: 50
Minimum Focal Length: 50
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 19.7 x 19.7 x 19.7

MPN: B0002P19QM
Model: B0002P19QM
UPC: 085126346348
EAN: 0085126346348
ASIN: B0002P19QM

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Macro lens designed for Konica Minolta 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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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Super Multi Coating reduces flare and ghosting that tends to occur when using digital SLR cameras. Optimized optical design for digital SLR cameras. 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.

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 Minolta and Sony 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: Sony and Minolta
  • Dimensions: 2.8 inches in diameter and 2.6 inches long
  • Weight: 11.3 ounces
  • Warranty: 1 year



Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Macro Lens!!   August 4, 2008
S. Unruh (New York)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I absolutely love this lens. It's very easy to use and produces pictures with amazing quality. I have had nothing but crisp and clear photos. I love the focal distance; makes it easy to get in close! This is my first macro lens and I am thrilled that I chose this one!


5 out of 5 stars Amazing Lens   July 4, 2008
DCA (NJ)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I highly recommend this lens to anyone, and not just for it's macro capability which is amazingly sharp, but also as a super fine fixed focal length lens for portraits and general photography.This lens is tack sharp and very well made, frankly the only fault I can find is the screw in lens hood. The image quality on my Sony Alpha 200 is stunning, it blows the kit lens out of the water in sharpness, contrast and build quality.

Great glass.



5 out of 5 stars Excellent all around lens   August 15, 2007
Gerald G. Blake
4 out of 5 found this review helpful

The Sigma 50mm macro is a great all around lens, it makes you really think about the composition due to the fixed focal length. You just need to think about the depth of field a little to achieve the results that you are after. The color and sharpness are excellent. Close-up work is what this lens is all about and the results are super, I use it at work for documenting projects and some of our items are quite small (we do prototype machining) and this lens is excellent for this. Only problem is it does block the on camera flash if you go 1:1, problem is solved by using an off camera flash with the wireless control. Overall I highly recommend this lens.


5 out of 5 stars Great lens   March 9, 2007
Michael Morris (Glendale, AZ USA)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful

Although I have been dissapointe din Signma lens' in the past, this one works properly and produces sharp photos.


5 out of 5 stars Sigma Macro Lens for Minolta DSLR   August 9, 2006
Jeffrey R. Kontoff
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

50mm F2.8 macro lens works flawlessly in AF and MF modes and has great optics. Highly recommended.

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