Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens for Canon

Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens for Canon
This Sigma Macro 50mm F2.8 EX DG is a standard macro lens that is ideal for shooting the small world around us that exists virtually unseen. A macro lens is one which will focus on a subject close enough to render it life-size on the image plane in your camera. It also has a flat field front lens element so that it can shoot images of flat objects such as artwork or postage stamps and be tack sharp all the way across the image. So dont miss the tiny insects, flowers of the world or the details in a stamp or coin collection or a piece of embroidery all of which are seldom noticed but offer a fascinating world if you look closely enough. Capture them with the Sigma Macro 50mm F2.8 EX DG

Feaures

• Designed for use with full frame digital SLR cameras. May also be used with smaller APS-c size sensors with a corresponding effective increase in focal length to about 85mm with most cameras
• Smallest & most affordable lens in Sigmas macro line. Focuses down to 1:1 magnification ratio at its closes working distance of 7.4 inches
• Super Multi-layer coating reduces flare & ghosting
• Floating internal focus system enables a minimum shooting distance of 7.4 inches enabling ability to shoot with critical sharpness regardless of distance
• Extremely compact weighing only 11 ounces & measures only 2.6 inches long.
• A lens hood and front & rear lens caps are included with the lens.

Specifications

• Lens Construction 10 Elements in 9 Groups
• Angle of View 46.8_
• Number of Diaphragm Blades 7
• Mininum Aperture f32/45
• Filter Size (mm) 55
• Maximum Magnifications 1:1
• Dimensions
• (Diameter x Length) 71.5 x 64 mm/2.8 x 2.5 in
• Extended Dimensions 101.5 mm / 4 in
• Weight 320g / 11oz.