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Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro

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

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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 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.

LensSigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG MacroMeyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 IISchneider PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.8/50 HMNikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Focal length50 mm50 mm50 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/1.8
Weight320 g200 g1,400 g155 g
Filter diameter55 mm52 mm95 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance18.8 cm40 cm65 cm45 cm
Length66.5 mm60 mm128 mm39 mm
Autofocusyesnonoyes
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 75 mm in full-frame terms.

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