Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Macro Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
F(FX) Mount cameras.
The Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro is also available in the Canon EF , Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Sigma SA mounts.
What type of photography is the Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There is only one more lens with the Nikon F (FX) mount that has the exact same focal and aperture range with the Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro, the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50.
Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Autofocus |
| AF/MF Switch on Lens |
| Distance Scale |
| DoF(Depth of Field) Scale |
| Hood supplied |
| Focus Distance Limiter |
| Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
| High Max Magnification ratio of 1x |
| Min focus distance of 0.19m / 7.5 inch |
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Lens Mount
Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro has a maximum diameter of 71mm and a total length of 67mm. It weighs 320g / 11.3 oz.
Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro has a filter thread of 55mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro:
You can also check All Nikon F Mount Lenses with 55mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro has a fixed focal length of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 75mm.
Optical Image Stabilization
Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Alternatively, you can check the Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD in Nikon F (FX) mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.
Lenses Similar to Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro With Optical Image Stabilization
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro has a Max Magnification Ratio of 1x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.19m.
Below are the 3 Macro Prime type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro features a maximum aperture of F2.8 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F0. An aperture of F2.8 provides a solid balance, offering capable low-light performance and giving you plenty of flexibility when shooting indoors or during golden hour. At 50mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F2.8 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. Stopping down to F0 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro's optical formula consists of 10 elements in 9 groups .
Lens Hood
Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Body Colour
Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro.
Top Alternatives of Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro in Other Lens Mounts
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