| Reviews : 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 Product By Sigma Corporation Available From 2 Sellers |
Technical Details
- 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
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
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Customer Reviews
By shopaholic (NY, NY)
Good service. Didnt hear from vendor regarding order initially however they provided me with tracking details and it made it to me just in time.
Thanks!
By James L. Frimmer
Not only am I completely satisfied with this lens, but the price was excellent and the shipping the same. I saw the "buy within the next 14 minutes and receive next day" tag and I would have paid just about anything to get it the next day. As it was I think the shipping fee was $21.95 for next day service, and since I know when the UPS guy comes by my street, I made sure I was home at that time. He showed up six minutes early that day.
My next goal is something like a 600 mm or 1200 mm macro lens.
By Shutterbug (San Anselmo, Calif. USA)
As a Canon user I search for Prime Lenses, Canon or others. As I use both Camera bodies S and full frame, I find the field quite large. My research has found few really fine lenses; this Sigma 50mm is a keeper.
By Donald F. West (Fort Lauderdale)
Bought this lens to assist in Small Product Photography. Since depth of field is normally limited in Macro Photography, the ability of this lens to stop down to F45 was crucial. The result was fine detail and color reproduction to the point where I could see my finger prints on the bezels of the watches. Got to wear cotton gloves!
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By Courtney A. Craver (Florida)
My wife and I are wedding photographers. We are committed to L serious Canon lens. After hearing from several friends that the Sigma lens allowed you to get closer than the Canon lens, I had to order both. Needless to say...I returned the Canon macro lens.
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