The lens offers a large aperture of F2.8 throughout the entire zoom range, along with a maximum magnification of 1:3 for close-up macro photography. Sigma’s 18-50mm EX series macro lens is specially designed for Nikon digital SLR cameras with a minimum focusing distance of 20 cm (7.9 inches), making it suitable for a wide variety of subjects.
What is the aperture of the Sigma 18-50 ex DC Macro lens?
Photokina 2006: Sigma has announced the interesting 18-50 mm F2.8 EX DC Macro lens. Like all other DC lenses this is designed specifically for digital SLR’s with APS sized sensors. It offers a maximum aperture of F2.8 throughout the zoom range and a minimum focus distance of 20 cm (7.9 in).
How does the Sigma 18-50 AF sound like?
The Sigma 18-50’s AF sound is relatively quiet but not silent like an HSM or USM lens. AF speed is on the slow side of average. AF accuracy was also on the low side of average.
What is the Sigma EX-DC?
This is Sigma’s EX version of what is fast becoming a standard lens for digital SLRs with a cropped sensor. The lens carries the DC classification, signifying that it will only work on cameras with the smaller sensors. This is Sigma’s EX version of what is fast becoming a standard lens for digital SLRs with a cropped sensor.
Is the Nikon 18-50mm Ex series Good for macro photography?
Sigma’s 18-50mm EX series macro lens is specially designed for Nikon digital SLR cameras with a minimum focusing distance of 20 cm (7.9 inches), making it suitable for a wide variety of subjects. The lens offers a large aperture of F2.8 throughout the entire zoom range, along with a maximum magnification of 1:3 for close-up macro photography.
What makes the Sigma 18-250mm HSM so special?
. By revolutionizing the optical and structural design of the Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM, this new lens achieves a compact size and a minimum focusing distance of 13.8″. New material, Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) maintains its structure and has little contractility especially in varying temperatures, is incorporated into the lens barrel.
The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC MACRO lens. This lens has a large aperture of F2.8 throughout the entire zoom range, a minimum focusing distance of 7.9-inches and a maximum magnification of 1:3, making it ideal for close-up photography.
What is the FOV of the 18-50mm ex DC?
The new 18-50 mm F2.8 EX DC has a very usable 18 mm wide angle (approx 28 mm FOV on a digital SLR) to 50 mm telephoto (approx. 2.7x zoom). Like all DC lenses the image circle produced by this lens is designed to be just the right size for APS size sensors and hence allows the lens to be more compact than it would otherwise be.
Is Sigma 50mm EX DG Macro compatible with Canon EF lens mount?
Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro is compatible with cameras that have Canon EF lens mount.Some of the latest released cameras with Canon EF lens mount are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV . Max sensor coverage of Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro is 35mm FF. Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro has a fixed focal lenght of 50mm.
How much does the Sigma 50mm EX DG Macro weigh?
Weight: 320g. 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 cameras.
