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Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Canon EF Review
Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro

Main Features

  • 50mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 55mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 320g.
  • Diameter: 71mm
  • Length: 67mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.19m
  • Max Magnification:1x
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Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Overview
Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro is an Auto Focus (AF) Macro Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Canon EF mount lenses.

Lens Mount

Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro is compatible with cameras that have Canon EF lens mount.

Sensor Coverage

Max sensor coverage of Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro is 35mm FF.

Focal Range

Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro has a fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When mounted on a 35mm FF format camera, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 50mm.

Body Colour

Black

Aperture

Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro has a max aperture of F2.8.
Pros and Cons of Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro

PROs
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Focus Distance Limiter
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs

We couldn't find any significant Cons for Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro

Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Detailed Specifications

General
Brand Sigma
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Macro Prime
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 50mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 10
Optical Groups 9

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.19m
Max Magnification 1X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor
Full Time Manual No
Focus Method Extending front
Focus Distance Limiter Yes
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 320g
Diameter 71mm
Length 67mm
Materials metal mount
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 55mm
Filter Notes Does not rotate on focus
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
is the Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro a Weather Sealed lens?
What is the Minimum Focusing Distance of Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
is the Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro an Autofocus (AF) lens?
What is the Filter Thread Size of Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
Does Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro have Image Stabilization?
Does Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro have Aperture Ring?
What is the Maximum Magnification Ratio of Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
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