Sigma 18mm - 50mm f/2.8 EX DC Autofocus Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras.

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The Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Lens now incorporates the HSM feature which gives this lens the capability to auto focus with all Nikon DSLR cameras (including the D40 and D40x). In addition with the HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) incorporated into this lens focusing will be quieter and more responsive. The 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Lens has a maximum magnification rating of 1:3 with a minimum focusing distance that is as close as 7.9 (20 cm) which makes it ideal for close-up photography. This lens is exclusively designed to suit the characteristics of digital SLR cameras. The characteristics of digital SLR cameras were taken into consideration when designing the lens power layout. The advanced lens design corrects various aberrations. This lens provides the utmost correction against lateral chromatic aberration which is a serious problem for digital SLR cameras. This lens is also specially coated to get the best color balance with a digital camera while also cutting down flare and ghost caused by reflections from the digital image sensor and lens. It has correction for vignetting and superior peripheral brightness is ensured. Ideal as a standard quality zoom lens with added macro capability this lens provides an equivalent range of approx. 27-75mm when used with a Nikon digital SLR camera (*). DC lenses are exclusively designed for digital SLR cameras. The image circle (rear of lens) is made to match the smaller dimensions used for the image sensor on digital cameras. As a result these lenses are also more compact and lightweight and are better matched to digital SLR cameras.

Specification	Description
Model	580306, 581306, 582-306, 582205
UPC	085126580445
Select	Digital Specific Lenses
Select Digital Focal Length	Standard Zooms
Select Lens Style	Standard Zooms
Select Mount	Nikon
To Fit	Nikon Digital Mount

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4.0

Very good lens, Excellent Value

"Why I looked for a 18-50(ish) 2.8 zoom: I found that with my Nikon 18-55 kit lens the photos were good but not great. Indoors without good daylight the kit lens needed to be worked around and the price of the Nikon 17-55 2.8 was prohibitive for my needs. I went to a kids party and took my Tokina 11-16 2.8, Nikon 18-55 3.4-5.6, and nikon 50mm 1.8. I started with the kit zoom for convenience, but even at ISO ..." Read Full Review »

Jan 15, 2009 by Mike

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"I've tried two of these lenses, I have owned many professional Nikkor Lenses, it's hard for me not to compare this lens with those even though there is no comparison.But this Sigma 18-50mm is soft wide open, seems to front focus all of the time, and for me, is unreliable. Color is OK, focus (??) is fast and build quality excells price point. The HSM is a must and works well. Would I recommend this lens to my bes..." Read Full Review »

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Very good lens, Excellent Value

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4.0

"Why I looked for a 18-50(ish) 2.8 zoom:

I found that with my Nikon 18-55 kit lens the photos were good but not great. Indoors without good daylight the kit lens needed to be worked around and the price of the Nikon 17-55 2.8 was prohibitive for my needs.

I went to a kids party and took my Tok …" Read Full Review »

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Excellent fast lens, great value

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"I bought this lens because I needed a faster lens than my 18-200mm 3.5/5.6f Nikon but I did not have a lot of money and this lens fit the bill perfectly. It does not feel like a compromise, like I had to give up quality for price, this is a well made lens and it helps me make beautiful images. "

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"Found that 'Spot' focusing gives me great results-sharp pic's in 11x16 prints.Consistent!!! As reported in Pro Reviews this lens is " a very good lens" reserving 'excellent' for the iconic lens. "

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"I always appreciate reading the reviews that other photographers have written and it is a principle factor when I am choosing which lenses to buy. Nonetheles, I am always too busy/lazy to write my own reviews. After my experience with Sigma lenses, however, I decided that enough is enough and I ow …" Read Full Review »

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"I use this lens for portraits, glamour, generally wide shots. First off I started with a 50mm 1.4 Nikon lens and that lens was well worth the money, but i needed something which can give me a wide angle at fast aperture, this lens does that, at a great price. I don't really need zoom, I can come as …" Read Full Review »

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