Sigma 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 DC Aspherical Lens

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Sigma 18-50mm f/3.5-5-6 DC SLR HSM Lens

Sigma 18-50mm f3.5-5-6 DC SLR Standard Zoom Lens

Description

Digital Camera LensVery convenient lens design 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC zoom lens has a minimum focusing distance of 25cm (9.8in.) at all focal lengths and is capable of macro photography with a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.5. The focus ring provides easy operation in manual mode. A distance scale on the focus ring is an easy to use and convenient addition.

Note: this lens has no built-in motor and will not autofocus on the Nikon D40/D40x, Nikon D60, Nikon D3000, Nikon D3100 or the Nikon D5000 Cameras.

Features

Sigma 18-50mm f3.5-5.6 DC Super Multi Coating reduces flare and ghosting that tends to occur when using digital SLR cameras. Zoom lens that designed to suit the characteristics of digital cameras. Exclusively designed to suit the characteristics of digital SLR cameras featuring APS-C size image sensor. The image circle was designed to match the size of the image sensors of most digital SLR cameras and this has resulted in a compact lightweight lens. The use of aspherical lenses provides correction for various aberrations and makes high quality images a reality throughout the entire zoom range. Corresponding AF Mounts: SIGMA SA mount, NIKON mount, CANON mount, PENTAX mount.

Compact-Lightweight zoom lens Compact-Lightweight zoom lens has a maximum diameter of 62mm (2.4in.), overall length of 67.5mm (2.6in.) and weight of only 250gr (8.7 ounces) and filter size of 58mm. Compact dimensions offers superb handling and mobility. The use of aspherical lenses provides correction for various aberrations throughout the entire zoom range and produce high level of optical performance.

Exclusively designed to suit the characteristics of digital SLR cameras. Sigma took digital characteristics into consideration when designing this lens power layout and created the most suitable lens that makes high quality images a reality throughout the entire zoom range. They used the most appropriate coating for digital products to cut down flare and ghost caused by digital SLR cameras and to produce the best color balance. It can be used with the supplied lens hood to block out extraneous light.

Item Includes

Petal-type Lens Hood, Front & Rear Lens Caps, Pouch Case, 4-Year USA Warranty, 1-Year International Warranty

Reviews

great lens for Nikon D5000 starter, July 21, 2009

By H. Du "Nikon for Du" (Maryland)

IT's one of the better lens that doesnt get much prop., it works great with my D5000.

- take great picture, (little under expose indoor but D-lighting always adjust, outdoor create smooth and very soft bokeh)
- decent focus and great close up and good wide-angle shot.
- cant beat the price for this value comparing to the kit lense, save that money for the Nikon-55-200m or the Nikon 35mm 1.8 AF-S.
- Made from Japan!

Cant go wrong with this lens, oh make sure to add the Hoya HMC 58mm UV protection with the extra $ saved. only about 22$!


Very good product for the price, November 9, 2008

By Omar Aguilar (Hermosillo, Sonora)

I couldn't believe this lens was under 100 dlls. I've also got one in the 55-200mm range and it's just as good as this one. I bought it because a friend of mine dropped the camera with the original nikon on it and it broke the support. I chose it because I like a lot the other one I have. This one autofocuses just as or faster than the nikon that comes standard with the camera. Personally I prefer this one because it feels sturdier and the finish makes it look less toy-like. It also has a metal attaching ring, not like the nikon that has thin plastic one.

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