Ephotozine - January 2006
'Overall, this is an excellent lens that, on a cropped sensor, also doubles up as a decent length for portrait work.'
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 SLRs 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. Corresponding AF Mounts: SIGMA CANON NIKON (D) MINOLTA (D) PENTAX.----Features:--- Floating Focusing system--- Standard 50mm lens for digital SLR cameras--- Minimum aperture of F45 (F45 for Sigma Canon and Konica Minolta mounts) or F32 (F32 for Nikon and Pentax mounts)--- The iris diaphragm has 7 diaphragm blades--- Dual-Focus (DF) mechanism--- DG (DG Lens)--- EX (EX Lens)----Supplied Accessories:--- Screw-in hood is included