
Nikon F (DX/FX) 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
This macro standard lens for full-frame Nikon F-mount cameras centers on its 1:1 magnification, made possible by a minimum focus distance of 18.8 cm. The maximum aperture is f/2.8, the weight 320 g and the filter thread 55 mm. It is aimed at macro and product work, but also serves for everyday and street shooting.
Good for
- Macro
- Product
- Everyday
- Street
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
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
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 Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro | Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II | Schneider PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.8/50 HM | Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Weight | 320 g | 200 g | 1,400 g | 155 g |
| Filter diameter | 55 mm | 52 mm | 95 mm | 52 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 18.8 cm | 40 cm | 65 cm | 45 cm |
| Length | 66.5 mm | 60 mm | 128 mm | 39 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | no | no | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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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 75 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II
50mm · f/2.8
Schneider PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.8/50 HM
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Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
50mm · f/1.8
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F1.8G
50mm · f/1.8
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Special Edition
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Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F1.4G
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Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
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