Sigma AF 50mm f/2.8 EX Macro
Optical design
Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value Has 7 aperture blades, mid-grade lenses usually have this amount of blades. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big.Physical characteristics
With a lens filter diameter of 55 mm commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options. Weights 320 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 64 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.Sigma AF 50mm f/2.8 EX Macro purchase historyStable
Prices have held steady across 72 months of tracked sales — pay around the $127.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.
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340 of 663 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $127.00 fair value.
- Oct 12, 2024$21.00$-106.00 / typical
- Oct 12, 2024$22.00$-105.00 / typical
- Oct 12, 2024$23.00$-104.00 / typical
- May 5, 2022$26.00$-101.00 / typical
- Sep 16, 2021$31.00$-96.00 / typical
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sharp images, interesting focal length, awesome macro capabilities, lousy auto focus I'm an amateur and this is the first lens I've purchased for my Canon 6D. Overall it's definitely a WIN -- like the title says, the images are quite sharp and I really enjoy the macro ability. I find the 50mm focal length to be intriguing; I've only tried it for tight portrait-type shots so far, and it's done a great job with them. Bokeh is gorgeous. My only gripe is the auto focus: it's slow, loud, and, well, bad at focusing. If I had to rely on the auto focus, I'd certainly miss too many shots to even bother with this lens. Luckily, there's a manual focus and I'll probably just use that all the time.
Great for Macro and general use This lens is a wonderful value. It offers a full 1:1 macro image for super close-up photography. It also doubles as a 'normal' 50mm lens, and because of its design and high quality works perfectly as an all-around lens. It is very sharp overall, with good contrast. I am using it on my Sony a7 with an adapter so the auto focus doesn't function, but for macro work, I always use manual focus anyway.
GREAT for beginners with patience and practice! As an amateur photographer, I am going to give this macro lens a great rating, because of its inexpensiveness! Who knew that affordable and quality were two words that could collide into something so, so wonderful? The inventors at Sigma! This lens sells, on average, for $250 or something of the like on eBay. For its price, it definitely does a great, great job! And as Canon lenses are so expensive, this has got to be your best bet for a macro lens! I use this as a general lens and sometimes for shooting for my little portfolio (no intense amount of seriousness or dedication to it as I'm not currently looking into a photographing career), and although it's only been a day, the DoF you get from shooting up-close subjects and the focus/sharpness from live subjects. Magnifique! I did find, however, that the AF is a tad slow, so I use MF (as I always do). But hey! Just because this lens is superb for what it costs doesn't mean you should limit yourself. If your budget is well above the price of this lens, then don't be afraid to go for the gold AND maybe get this as a little lens you keep in your bag at all times. Overall rating: 4.5/5 Pro's: Great bokeh, great DoF's produced, strong sharpness, very light + portable Con's: Slow on AF + fullRead full review
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sigma AF 50mm f/2.8 EX Macro?
Sigma AF 50mm f/2.8 EX Macro is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/45, for the Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K, Sigma SA, Sony A mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 320g.
What mount is the Sigma AF 50mm f/2.8 EX Macro compatible with?
Sigma AF 50mm f/2.8 EX Macro uses a Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K, Sigma SA, Sony A mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Sigma AF 50mm f/2.8 EX Macro cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Sigma AF 50mm f/2.8 EX Macro typically sells for around $21.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Sigma AF 50mm f/2.8 EX Macro a good lens?
Sigma AF 50mm f/2.8 EX Macro has a community rating of 4.6/5 from 39 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Sigma AF 50mm f/2.8 EX Macro?
Similar lenses include Micro-Nikkor-PC 55mm f/3.5 Auto, Minolta AF 50mm f/1.4 (RS), Minolta AF 50mm f/1.7 (RS).