Sigma Normal 50mm f/2.8 EX Macro Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF-D

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18-50 mm F2.8 EX Macro DC Lens for Pentax digital SLR cameras New (In stock) This lens is specially suited to the characteristics of digital SLR cameras and provides a high level of optical performance. Its new and improved opt... More at B4Udirect	Featured Store See store info in the UK	£347.17 (Free P & P) at B4Udirect Buy It
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Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 EX DC Macro Digital Zoom Lens For Canon Mount Usually dispatched within 24 hours (In stock) This large Aperture Standard Zoom lens extends shooting opportunities. Designed Specially For Digital SLR Cameras. This lens offers a large aperture o... More at amazon.co.uk	Featured Store 141 store reviews See store info in the UK	£303.01 (Free P & P) at amazon.co.uk Buy It
Sigma 18-50mm f/ 2.8 EX DC Macro (Pentax Mount) New (In stock) This lens offers a large aperture of F2.8 over its entire range of focal lengths and its large depth of field offers greater freedom of creative expre... More at Purelygadgets.co.uk	471 store reviews See store info 0207 473 6671 in the UK	£354.95 (Includes P & P (£5.00)) at Purelygadgets.co.uk Buy It

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Product Description

Key Product Details

Camera Type	35 mm SLR
Lens Type	Fixed Focal Length Lens
Focal Length	50mm
Lens Max Aperture	f/2.8
Min Aperture	f/45

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6 reviews | Write a review at Epinions.com

Had two of these; VERY BAD so far

by roccopocco, Aug 24, 2006

Pros: Price, F2.8 throughout, compact size, minimum focal distance

Cons: Horrendous unreliable focusing, appalling colour fringing

The Bottom Line: I really cannot recommend this lens, it is a perfect example of why to not cut corners on lens quality. Cheap and nasty!

Review: Maybe I have been unlucky with this lens as I have had very poor results. Surprising really when I have read good things about it from other users. I bought this lens ironically to replace a 17-35mm Sigma EX lens that was very soft. This lens ...

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a surprisingly good lens and well worth the money

by uniq,

in Electronics , May 21, 2006

Pros: Speed, SUPERB CONSTRUCTION!, ergonomics, value, performance

Cons: noisy focus, slower focus than Nikons, 67mm filters,

The Bottom Line: a worthy upgrade for your kit lens. It offers top-shelf performance, speed, construction and ergonomics for mid-range price. Makes you wonder why the other stuff costs so much!

Review: I have never been a huge fan of third party lenses, mostly because I always felt that the stuff made by Nikon and Canon was superior in almost every way (except price). I still hold that position with equipment designed for film, but the recent advent of ...

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