Introduction

If one looks for a specialized lens for a specific type of photography, such as macro, a camera's own manufacturer is the appropriate place to go. Nikon is best known for offering a whole range of lenses for macro photography. With Nikon 35mm system, one has a choice of
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a surprisingly good lens and well worth the money

byuniq May 21, 2006

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Pros Speed, SUPERB CONSTRUCTION!, ergonomics, value, performance

Cons noisy focus, slower focus than Nikons, 67mm filters,

Recommended it? Yes

I have never been a huge fan of third party lenses, mostly because I always felt that the stuff made by Nikon and Canon was superior in almost every way (except price). I still hold that position with equipment designed for film, but the recent advent of digital has created a demand for lenses that... Read full review »

Had two of these; VERY BAD so far

byroccopocco Aug 24, 2006

14 Helpfuls 15 Helpfuls

Pros Price, F2.8 throughout, compact size, minimum focal distance

Cons Horrendous unreliable focusing, appalling colour fringing

Recommended it? No

Maybe I have been unlucky with this lens as I have had very poor results. Surprising really when I have read good things about it from other users.

I bought this lens ironically to replace a 17-35mm Sigma EX lens that was very soft. This lens boasted to be sharp and had won a few awards... Read full review »

Pretty good macro lens.

byepinburk Oct 11, 2000

7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls

Pros Well priced, pretty good results.

Cons none.

Recommended it? Yes

Configuration.
I use this lens on a Nikon FM camera body. The lens has an auto-focus capability however since my Nikon is I use the lens in "manual" mode. This is not a big deal; I just have to manually focus / manipulate the f-stop.

Build.
The lens is solid and there is... Read full review »

Great professional grade lens

byhalamtx Mar 28, 2001

6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls

Pros This is a very sharp, bright lens. Best of all It's CHEAP!

Cons None

Recommended it? Yes

I am a professional newspaper photographer and I bought this lens when my old Nikon 50mm bit the dust. I usually stay away from the "off brands" but a friend had just bought a Sigma 105mm and was raving about the quality. I also needed a macro lens and the closes Nikon version was almost twice as... Read full review »

A professional lens at a consumer price

bydfonga Jun 24, 2005

2 Helpfuls 3 Helpfuls

Pros Sharp, F2.8, Contrasty, Good color saturation, good range, small, light, low price

Cons No HSM, no IS, it's not Nikon or Canon

Recommended it? Yes

This lens is simply amazing.

- It is as sharp as any expensive Nikon or Canon lenses. So sharp that's only a hair behind the Nikkor 50mm 1.8.
- It is fast. At constant F2.8, it's the fastest wide-zoom lens you can get.
- The pictures it produces are very contrasty and saturated,... Read full review »

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Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Auto Focus Macro Lens for Nikon AF Cameras U.S.A. Warranty

Petal-type Lens Hood, Front & Rear Lens Caps, 1 Year International Warranty plus 3 Year Sigma U.S.A. Extended Warranty (Total Warranty is 4 Years from Date of Purchase). Optimized image quality for Digital SLR cameras. Floating Internal Focusing (FIF) system minimizes the aberration in entire focusing range. Super Multi Layer (SML) coating reduces the ghost caused by reflections from the surface of digital image sensors. Minimum aperture of F/32 provides greater depth of field A screw-in hood for convenient use of circular polarizing filters MACRO 50mm F2.8 EX DG incorporates the very latest optical technology and is an ideal standard lens 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. The new MACRO 50mm F2.8 EX DG incorporates a "Floating Internal Focusing" (FIF) system which enables this lens to photograph objects precisely not only at life-size reproduction but also at infinity. The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 18.9cm (7.4 in) and is capable of true macro photography with a maximum magnification of 1:1. Experience the enjoyment of real life-size macro photography. This lens is equipped with a "Focus Limiter Switch" that limits the auto focus range, allowing the camera focus more quickly. A screw-in hood is included, for convenient use of circular polarizing filters. It is also possible to attach a 72mm filter in front of the lens hood.

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

Optimized image quality for Digital SLR cameras. Floating Internal Focusing (FIF) system minimizes the aberration in entire focusing range. Super Multi Layer (SML) coating reduces the ghost caused by reflections from the surface of digital image sensors. Minimum aperture of F/32 provides greater depth of field A screw-in hood for convenient use of circular polarizing filters MACRO 50mm F2.8 EX DG incorporates the very latest optical technology and is an ideal standard lens 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. The new MACRO 50mm F2.8 EX DG incorporates a "Floating Internal Focusing" (FIF) system which enables this lens to photograph objects precisely not only at life-size reproduction but also at infinity. The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 18.9cm (7.4 in) and is capable of true macro photography with a maximum magnification of 1:1. Experience the enjoyment of real life-size macro photography. This lens is equipped with a "Focus Limiter Switch" that limits the auto focus range, allowing the camera focus more quickly. A screw-in hood is included, for convenient use of circular polarizing filters. It is also possible to attach a 72