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Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF

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★★★★★
4.6

based on 13 reviews  

 

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★★★★★
4.5

$267.95 - $299.00

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Pros

  • Lightweight (7)
  • Quality construction (7)
  • Durable (5)
  • Easily interchangeable (4)
  • Easily mounted (4)
  • Clear glass (3)
  • Consistent output (3)
  • Easily accessible controls (3)
  • Good value (3)
  • Sharp focus (3)
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Cons

  • No gripes to date (1)
  • Short working distance (1)
  • Slow focus (1)

Best Uses

  • Art (3)
  • Fun (3)
  • Macro (3)
  • General purpose (2)
  • Portraits (2)
  • Travel (2)
  • Wildlife (2)
  • Close focusing macro (1)
  • Cuisine (1)
  • Documentary (1)
 
 
 

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Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF

$267.95

 
BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.6

$299.00

No Tax Outside NY
BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.1

$299.00

 

Product Reviews

Last update: May 19, 2009

Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[0 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Better than I ever expected it to be

"This lens let me take a picture of an ordinary flower so close up it looks like an alien land scape !! Very cool lens to take out of the ordinary photos...." Read Full Review »

Feb 06, 2007 by Lamina

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Hoping for more

"It is very lens it just searches a bit too much. Even when I have not shot anything macro and I go from shooting a person to a tree lets say. The lens searches quite a bit. Other than that I cannot complain. I did not get this lens to be ultra quick thankfully, so it is serving its basic purpose...." Read Full Review »

Apr 13, 2008 by Dr. Z

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[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF Review

Better than I ever expected it to be

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clear Glass
  • Easily Accessible Controls
  • Easily Mounted
  • Lightweight
  • Strong Construction
  • More »

    Cons

  • None at all

    Best Uses

  • Art
  • Documentary
  • Fun
  • Very cool outdoor pics
 

"This lens let me take a picture of an ordinary flower so close up it looks like an alien land scape !! Very cool lens to take out of the ordinary photos. "

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 6 2007
Lamina
Sage, AR
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Price: $299.00
 
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF Review

Great macro lens

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Great macro ability
  • Lightweight
  • Rugged
  • More »

    Cons

  • Short working distance
  • Slow Focus

    Best Uses

  • Macro
  • Ultra-Closeups
  • Wildlife
 

"I use this lens primarily for nature-based macros.

The 1:1 macro ability is fantastic. However, note that you only have about an inch of space to work with when doing a full 1:1 macro. If you are not able to get that close to your subject, you won't be able to take full advantage of the macro abi …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 2 2009
Sid
New York
I am:
  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Price: $299.00
 

[4 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF Review

A must-have for humble Macro lovers

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Good Value

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Cuisine
  • Macro
  • Portrait
 

"I mainly use this lens for macro photography, being flowers and insects my main targets. I reckon this lens can also be great for close portraits (and not so close as well) and cuisine, although that's not something I do everyday.I still have a rocking Zuiko Micro 50mm f/3.5 for an Olympus OM-1 and …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 12 2008
miguev
Dublin, Ireland
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Price: $299.00
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF Review

A Quality Lens at Minimal Cost!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clear Glass
  • Easily Accessible Controls
  • Easily Mounted
  • Lightweight
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • No gripes to date

    Best Uses

  • Art
  • Fun
  • Photojournalism
  • Travel
 

"I use this product on my Nikon D200. It is a fast lens that is quite versatile. Images taken with it have all turned out sharp with excellant detail. I highly recommend this professional quality lens available at a very reasonable price. The lens lives up to the review given-(by Popular Photograp …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 12 2007
Shooter
Havelock, NC
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Price: $299.00
 
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF Review

Very nice lens

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easily Accessible Controls
  • Easily Mounted
  • FAST
  • Good Low-Light Lens
  • Great bokeh
  • More »

    Cons

  • None at all

    Best Uses

  • Action Shots
  • Landscapes
  • Portraits
  • Travel
 

"Out of the box and not a single bad shot. I love this lens and think everyone should have one.I was looking for a good portrait lens and not only found just what I was after, but more. The pictures it allows me to take are clear with great color, even in low light. Great bokeh as well.Thanks Sigma [ …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 26 2007
Richard
Apopka, Fla.
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Price: $299.00
 
 
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Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF

$267.95

 
BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.6

$299.00

No Tax Outside NY
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$299.00

 

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