Comments about Sigma Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Auto Focus Macro Lens for Canon EOS Cameras:

very nice macro lens. The housing is a bit weak (I dropped mine once & it needed a new focus chassis), but it's a very nice alternative to the canon 100L

Comments about Sigma Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Auto Focus Macro Lens for Canon EOS Cameras:

Took one last chance on Sigma, never again. [...] Needless to say, I went with a Canon and guess what? It works brilliantly!

Comments about Sigma Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Auto Focus Macro Lens for Canon EOS Cameras:

I like this lens, because it is not to big to handle while hiking, also can be used for an excellent macro lens, and as a fixed lens it does it's job very well.

Comments about Sigma Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Auto Focus Macro Lens for Canon EOS Cameras:

...especially during the spring and summer when the bugs, flowers, trees and other things are in full swing. I took this out to shoot some insects and the like the day I got it. If you aren't familiar with the focus limiter and try to use auto-focus without it, you'll find the lens hunts and is sometimes not so accurate at acquiring the subject. That being said, this lens produces VERY sharp images, and its focusing distance is incredible. In a nutshell, great lens.

Comments about Sigma Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Auto Focus Macro Lens for Canon EOS Cameras:

It is tack sharp which is what I was looking for. It can be very slow to focus, even on the limited setting, and it seems to get confused once in awhile. The motor is loud, too, but I did know that about this lens when I bought it. Overall, I am happy with it and would reccommend it as a great portrait and macro lens.

Comments about Sigma Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Auto Focus Macro Lens for Canon EOS Cameras:

As a beginning macro photographer, I was stunned by the quality of the lens in doing simple photography of everyday objects in my home. This is going to be great fun!