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Nikon D80

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Lens for Nikon DSLR

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Brand: Sigma
Category: Photography

List Price: ~~$419.99~~
Buy New: $379.00
You Save: $40.99 (10%)

New (4) Used (2) from $379.00

Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

14 reviews

Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Maximum Focal Length: 50
Minimum Focal Length: 18
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 19.7 x 19.7 x 19.7

MPN: B000UC5YSQ
Model: B000UC5YSQ
UPC: 085126582593
EAN: 0085126582593
ASIN: B000UC5YSQ

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:

•	A minimum focusing distance of 20cm (7.9"), a maximum magnification of 1:3
•	Large aperture of F2.8 throughout the entire zoom range
•	Special Low Dispersion (SLD) and Extraordinary Low Dispersion (ELD) glass elements provide excellent correction of color aberrations. This lens produces an exceptional level of optical performance
•	Compact and lightweight lens
•	Reduced Ghosting and Flare The super multi-layer lens coating reduces flare and ghost. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range

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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com Product Description
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. The interior, meanwhile, incorporates both glass-mold and hybrid aspherical lens technology to deliver superior peripheral brightness and extremely high image quality. Add in Special Low Dispersion (SLD) and Extraordinary Low Dispersion (ESD) glass elements and you have a lens that can correct all types of color aberrations while providing a high level of optical performance at every interval.

The lens also offers a super multilayer lens coating that reduces flare and ghosting, a common problem among many digital cameras. Users will also appreciate the inner focusing system, which provides a fast autofocus speed while preventing the front of the lens from rotating, making it particularly suitable for use with circular polarizing filters and the petal-shaped lens hood (included). The Sigma 18-50mm lens--which measures 3.1 inches in diameter and 3.4 inches long--weighs only 15.9 ounces and carries a one-year warranty.

Product Description
Large aperture zoom lens designed specially for use with digital SLR cameras with a minimum focusing distance of 20cm (7.9"). This lens is specially designed to suit the characteristics of digital SLR cameras and provides a high level of optical performance. It has a large aperture of F2.8 throughout the entire zoom range, offers superior peripheral brightness as well as a compact and lightweight construction. A maximum magnification of 1:3, making it ideal for close-up photography.

Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful Portrait / Macro lens January 4, 2008
Dustin Diaz (San Francisco, CA USA)
31 out of 40 found this review helpful

Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R13I26IV8OQKX0 Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Lens for Nikon DSLR
In this video I tell you why this is a good candid portrait and macro lens. I demonstrate using the lens on a Nikon D40 along with the SB-600 flash shooting both macro and portrait pictures.

5 out of 5 stars

Great Lens & Value! October 1, 2007
R. Lanthier (Vienna, VA United States)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful

Searching for a fast DX standard zoom at a reasonable price? Here it is. Sigma has now thrown in HSM on this lens and it works very well. Have not had this lens for long, but it is sharp, fast focusing, and well built (typical Sigma EX). Comparable to the Tamron 17-50 but with HSM and at a decent price (check Norman Camera for even better deal) and about $700 less than the Nikon offering in this category. Enjoy!

5 out of 5 stars

"Good walk around lens" November 7, 2007
R. Figgins (Seattle, WA)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful

I have been very pleased with this lens. I am using it for a combonation of things. I purchased it primarily for my D80, that my wife uses, for wedding photography. This lens is also great for close up/Macro photography of flowers,etc. I replace a lens, much like this one. The other lens was also a Sigma 17-70mm 2.8-4, and was very pleased with it also. Sigma makes wonderful equipment.

5 out of 5 stars

Blows kit lens out of water March 8, 2008
Houston Cougars
8 out of 8 found this review helpful

I've had the pleasure of having this lens for about a week and have to say I'm very impressed by the constant f/2.8 aperture that it offers. In normal indoor lighting and ISO of about 400 or even 200 I can shoot some very nice shots without flash.

Your first reaction when you get this lens is it's freaking huge! It has a 72mm lenscap which is almost 1.5 times bigger than the kit. It also weighs much more because it uses more metal and glass. For handheld shots that's not a problem and in my opinion can actually help stability a little. For tripod pictures however, I will need another tripod because it just makes the camera too heavy. You'll also want to hold on to your kit lens when you are hiking and don't want to carry a heavy lens.

I am a D40 user so I didn't have too many choices that autofocused. the 50mm prime lens that I bought before did was not easy to focus manually and I wish I would have bought htis first.

5 out of 5 stars

One of the best inexpensive lens in my collection! April 17, 2008
Victor (Philadelphia, PA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

Wow! I have 10-20mm Sigma that was pretty good (better sharpness than Nikkor 50mm 1.8), but this 18-50mm F2.8 is simply outstanding. Good optics, focus and zoom operation, working "crazy" macro, compact design, well built , light weight. What else to ask for? May be, I just got a good sample - who knows, time will tell...

The truth is: If it is working - you will like it a lot. If it does not impress you - do not give up and try exchanging it, it could be your lucky ticket.

Good Luck...

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