Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG AFD Macro Lens Nikon

The Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG AFD Macro Lens Nikon lens is a standard prime lens optimized for Nikon digital SLR cameras with APS-C and full-frame sensor. This lens is intended as a high-quality primary macro lens, perfect for film or digital SLR cameras. It is a light, compact and lightweight lens which is suitable for landscape photography, portraits and macro photography as the Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG AFD Macro Lens Nikon allows you to enjoy shooting close-ups macro photography of flowers and other small inanimate objects at a minimum focusing distance of 18.9 cm and a magnification ratio of 1:1.

 
Photograph taken by  Tom Lin

Product features:

• Screw-in hood also will accept a 72mm filter in the front of the lens hood.
• Standard prime lens compact and light-weight.
• This Sigma 50mm standard lens has a minimum focusing distance of 18.9 cm.
• The Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG AFD Macro Lens Nikon has a minimum aperture of f/32, which provides an incredible depth of field.
• Being such a bright lens it favors the appearance of bokeh (blurred background).
• Enlargement Ratio for Macro 1:1.
• Optical structure consists of 10 elements in 9 groups.
• Lens coating to reduce ghosting.
• The Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG AFD Macro Lens Nikon has a floating mechanism to produce images of exceptional quality.
• Lens-hood included.

Photograph taken by Tom Lin

When photographed with a standard 50mm lens it is similar to what is captured by the human eye. Pictures taken at a focal length of 50mm generate the impression of a very natural perspective.

To help keep high optical performance coming from infinity to close-up 1:1 macro photos with no accessories, the Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG features a "Floating Internal Focusing" (FIF) system.The Sigma 50mm lens incorporates a floating focus system which delivers high optical performance from infinity to macro. This approach minimizes system aberrations.

Photograph taken by hugolim.com

The Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG AFD Macro Lens Nikon has a minimum aperture of f/32 which provides excellent control of depth of field. The Sigma 50mm lens construction includes 10 elements arranged in 9 groups. The lens also happens to be exposed to a special coating that will help maintain the balance between colour and contrast whilst controlling flare and ghosting.

Photograph taken by Dr. Werner Deck

Photograph taken by FulbyUk