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Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro

Canon EF Autofocus

Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro

Focal length
50 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
320 g
Filter diameter
55 mm
Min. focus distance
18.8 cm
Length
66.5 mm

At a Glance

The Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro is a 50 mm macro lens for full-frame Canon EF cameras. It reaches a 1:1 magnification and focuses as close as 18.8 cm to do so. The maximum aperture is f/2.8 and the weight is 320 g. Besides macro and product shots, it also works for everyday and street photography.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Everyday
  • Street

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Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
50 mm
Max. focal length
50 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/45
Elements
10
Groups
9
Weight
320 g (0.71 lb)
Filter diameter
55 mm
Min. focus distance
18.8 cm (7.4 in)
Max. magnification
1:1 (1×)
Length
66.5 mm (2.62 in)
Diameter
71.4 mm (2.81 in)

Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro fit?

The Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 80 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensSigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG MacroCanon EF 50mm f/2.5 MacroMeyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 IISchneider PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.8/50 HM
Focal length50 mm50 mm50 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.5f/2.8f/2.8
Weight320 g280 g200 g1,400 g
Filter diameter55 mm52 mm52 mm95 mm
Min. focus distance18.8 cm23 cm40 cm65 cm
Length66.5 mm63 mm60 mm128 mm
Autofocusyesyesnono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro: FAQ

Does the Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro have image stabilization?

No, the Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro weigh?

The Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro weighs 320 g. It is 66.5 mm long with a diameter of 71.4 mm.

What filter size does the Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro use?

The Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro takes 55 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro is 18.8 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 80 mm in full-frame terms.

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