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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.

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.

The Incorporation of the HSM enables this lenses to autofocus with all Nikon DSLR cameras (including the D40 and D40x) The HSM is incorporated into the compact standard zoom lens giving this lens the capability to auto focus with all Nikon DSLR cameras(including the D40 and D40x).

An aspherical lens and Super Multi Layer Coatings are used to achieve excellent lens performance and High image quality throughout the entire zoom range. Minimum focusing distance of 20cm with a maximum magnification of 1:3. Aspherical lenses offer compact and lightweight construction. SLD and ELD glasses offer excellent correction of color aberrations.

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

Technical Details

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