Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro

$369
50 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/2.8
1:1 (1x) Macro

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Sigma SD1.

horizontal angle of view
26.4°
76.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro vs other Sigma SA lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Inexpensive
	$369.00

	Quite short
	64 mm

	Great wide angle lens
	50 mm

	Very light
	315 g

	Great macro
	1:1 (1x)

	High max f/stop
	f/45

Cons

The Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro vs other Sigma SA lenses

	Poor telephoto lens
	50 mm

	Below average zoom range
	1x

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	50 mm
	Max focal length	50 mm	below average
	Zoom range	1x	below average
	Magnification	1:1 (1x)	unique
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/2.8
	Wide maximum	f/45	unique
	Tele minimum	f/2.8	above average
	Tele maximum	f/45	unique
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	None	below average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Sigma SA
	Length	64 mm	above average
	Diameter	71 mm
	Filter size	55 mm
	Weight	315 g
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	23.4°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	23.4°
	Wide vertical	15.7°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	15.7°
	Wide diagonal	27.9°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	27.9°

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Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro vs other Sigma SA lenses

Cons

The Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro vs other Sigma SA lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro lens?

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