Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Auto Focus Macro Lens for the Maxxum & Sony Alpha Mount.

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  • Fast / accurate auto-focus (17)
  • Lightweight (9)
  • Consistent output (8)
  • Easily interchangeable (8)
  • Well built / quality construction (8)
  • Durable (5)
  • Rugged (5)
  • Easy to clean (1)
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  • Slow focus (2)
  • Finish is dull black (1)
  • Heavy / bulky (1)
  • Hood conflicts with cap (1)
  • Lens creep (1)
  • Tough to attach (1)

Best Uses

  • General purpose (5)
  • Macro (5)
  • Landscapes (4)
  • Portraits (2)
  • Special effects (2)
  • Flowers and bugs (1)
  • Night photography (1)
  • Small objects (1)
 
 
 

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To maintain high optical performance from infinity to close-up 1:1 (life-size) macro photos without accessories, the new Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX incorporates a "floating" element focusing system.

Designed as a quick-focusing macro lens the AF speed of 50mm, f/2.8 EX Macro is 1.4 times faster than previous 50mm f/2.8 macros. It features a non-rotating front lens group which makes it easier to work with polarizing filters and has a focus limiter to simplify macro focusing(eg. Full Range; ? - 9.8 in.; 9.1 in. - 7.4 in.).

The Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX Macro lens also features the new deluxe EX external finish.

A handy screw type metal sunshade makes it easier to rotate a polarizing filter.

"A top-notch 50mm macro lens at an attractive price. "
Popular Photography, January 1999

Specification Description
Model 346-205, 346205, 6348SONY
UPC 085126345341
To Fit Maxxum Mount
Type Macro

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Last update: Jul 7, 2009

Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Auto Focus Macro Lens for the Maxxum & Sony Alpha Mount. Reviews

 

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[1 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Auto Focus Macro Lens for the Maxxum & Sony Alpha Mount. Review

Great Price

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Sharp Focus
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Portraits
 

"Sharp image super macro "

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Aug 24 2008
Enigmart
Anaheim ca
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Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Auto Focus Macro Lens for the Maxxum & Sony Alpha Mount. Review

Wonderful and sharp lens!!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Lightweight
  • Rugged
  • Sharp Focus
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • Tough To Attach

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Macro
 

"This a sharp lens. I use this lens quite a bit and I am happy with the performance that it provides. There seems to be equal sharpness across the frame, and this is certainly a good thing. There are a few cons, though. I have noticed is a bit of blue fringing under certain light conditions. It' …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 1 2009
Ty
Ypsilanti, MI
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Auto Focus Macro Lens for the Maxxum & Sony Alpha Mount. Review

Great Lens!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Easy To Clean
  • Lightweight
  • Sharp Focus

    Cons

  • Lens Creep
  • Slow Focus

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Macro
  • Portraits
 

"This was my first macro lens and I really like it. It takes some great pictures that are very sharp. The autofocus tends to hunt some in different situations, but I find I use manual focus more often when using it with macro. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 10 2008
Sarah
Syracuse, NY
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Auto Focus Macro Lens for the Maxxum & Sony Alpha Mount. Review

excellent choice!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Lightweight
  • Quick Focus
  • Sharp Focus

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I use this product on a Sony Alpha 900 camera to take pictures of small bugs and close ups of flowers. You can get up really close and still focus. It takes a sharp picture. I haven't found anything bad about it yet. A much better price than comparible sony lenses. I haven't had it long, so I d …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 25 2009
Deb the photog
Kansas
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Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Auto Focus Macro Lens for the Maxxum & Sony Alpha Mount. Review

Excellent build and optics. Sharp!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Lightweight
  • Quick Focus
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Landscape Photography
  • Macro
 

"Very well built. Does not change in size with focusing. Attached filter would not rotate. Outstanding optical quality.

My one quibble-- the hood is screw-on, so it does not attach in reverse and the lens cap cannot be used when the hood is in place. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 19 2009
ktel99
Washington DC
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