Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro for Nikon

Good value for money; Excellent sharpness when stopped down; Compact size; Low distortion

Short working distance can make it difficult to light your subject

Excellent optical quality in all areas; Good build quality and finish; Reasonable price; Metal hood gives choice of filter size

No soft case as with other EX lenses

Well priced and sturdy enough lens, full-frame imaging circle

Image quality is not as good as some others

A good budget lens with reasonable if not stunning performance

Excellent optical quality in all areas; Good build quality and finish; Reasonable price; Metal hood gives choice of filter size

Extending front element.; Slow autofocus; No soft case as with other EX lenses

There really isnt a lot wrong with this lens as it is well built and optically performs to a very high standard. It maintains Sigmas deserved reputation for producing high quality Macro lenses admirably. My only complaint would be with the extending...