- Large aperture of f2.8 throughout the entire zoom range
- Minimum focusing distance of 7.9 inches with a maximum magnification of 3x
- Aspherical lenses offer compact and lightweight construction
- SLD and ELD glasses offer excellent correction of color aberrations
- Designed to fit Nikon digital SLR cameras
Product Description
SO)SIGMA 18-50MM 2.8EX DC MACRO F/NK
Barry Conklin @ 2:13 pm
I bought this lens from 47th street Photo, it was delivered when they said it would be, and I consider it one of the best in my collection. It beats the Nikkor 18-70 kit lens that came with my D-70 in both resolution and contrast. On my Fuji S-3 in raw mode it has sent my Nikkor 50 1.4 and 24 2.8 to the storage shelf. Aside from its solid construction and smooth functioning controls it has the kind of contrast I remember from my days with Leica and Contax cameras. It is now my standard lens.
James C. Orr @ 4:11 pm
Just received this gem and am very happy that I went with it. I have a Sigma 70-200 f2.8 and love it. So, I thought I would try Sigma again. Needed a sharp low light zoom with a semi wide angle for weddings, and presto, this lens fits the bill. I can also take macro shots, which greatly improves the score on this lens. The shots so far have been very sharp with amazing contrast. Only ding for sigma lenses is the stupid lens cap, that does not have the inner grips, so if you use a hood, you have to take it off to remove the lens cap. Simple fix sigma, get with the program. Also, a comparable lens for Nikon is the 17-55 f2.8 which I do not own since it is about $1200 vs the 400 I paid for this, so I have to assume I got a better deal for my needs.
Ismael @ 5:10 pm
I’ve been using this lens for a little more than a month now and I’m very happy with it.
I use it for weddings, portraits, landscape, and pretty much everything I do. It never comes off my camera. I’m using it with my D80 and I’ve had no problems at all.
I’m very impressed with the quality and performance of this lens.
R. Ruiz Del Arbol @ 5:13 pm
This is a really good lent for a great price, F2.8 and Macro for a great quality pictures.BUY IT !
D. Stearns @ 5:29 pm
Sharp and solid feeling. Perfect for moderate light when you don’t want a flash. Macro capability a +. F2.8 across the range so you can leave manual settings and zoom in and out.