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Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM

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Pros

  • The lens is exceptionally sharp
  • 17mm and 70mm settings are excellent as well
  • It delivers reliable good results

Cons

  • obvious barrel distortion at the 17mm focal length
  • any other aperture
  • and corner shading disappears

Key specs

  • 17
  • Internal
  • yes
  • APS-C (crop)
  • 17, 70 mm
  • yes
  • Telephoto

Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM - Pros & Cons

Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM

Pros

  • The lens is exceptionally sharp
  • 17mm and 70mm settings are excellent as well
  • It delivers reliable good results
  • good as the Canon and better than the Nikkor
  • autofocus is quick and quiet
  • The zoom ring is nicely damped and runs very smoothly
  • The lens is ideal as an everyday and for close-up photography
  • The markings are well done and easily readable
  • of the Sigma feels solid with all switches being very crisp and well executed
  • small
  • lightweight

Cons

  • obvious barrel distortion at the 17mm focal length
  • any other aperture
  • and corner shading disappears
  • the viewfinder is also a tiny bit brighter
  • The Sigma has no floating elements for close focus correction
  • there can be some noticeable corner shading in the extreme corners
  • somewhat more expensive
  • The zoom ring is rubber with raised ribs
  • Sigma has still not managed to implement a focus ring that does not rotate
  • slight crinkle finish (
  • HSM but was quite a bit heavier

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Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM - Full Specifications

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General
Lens typeTelephoto
Lens mount
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha
  • Sigma SA
  • Nikon F
  • Pentax KAF3
  • Canon EF-S
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Aperture
Aperture max2.8-4
Aperture min22-32
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades7
Aperture featuresRounded diaphragm
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Optics
Elements17
Groups13
Special elements / coatings
  • 1 ELD element
  • 1 Hybrid aspherical element
  • 2 glass mold elements
Zoom methodExpanding
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Dimensions
Weight18.87 oz
Diameter3.11 in
Length3.5 in
Does not rotate on focusing2.83 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
APS-C
Focal length17 - 70
Maximum magnification0.37 x
4 stops claimedyes
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Focus
Focus methodInternal
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeUltrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingno
Closest focusing distance0.22
Distance scaleyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleno
Focus distance limiterno
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Body materialsMetal
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedyes
Sealingno

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Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Sigma - Editorial Reviews (7)

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Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Sigma 17-70mm f2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM C Canon review - The Above ‘Standard’ Zoom
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DXOMARK
Published: 01.03.2013
Sigma 17-70mm f2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM C Canon review - The Above ‘Standard’ Zoom

For many people an introduction to photography is through a compact camera: usually, these days, one with a zoom lens covering medium-wide through to short telephoto. The next step is often an SLR and the “standard” zoom, covering the same range. The quality of this “standard” zoom can be the difference between great results and disappointment, so the choice is important. This Sigma 17-70 f2.8-70 f2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM C Canon is both good and versatile, no disappointment here.

Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | C review
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DPReview
Published: 05.08.2013
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | C review
4.0

The Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM is a premium fast 'normal' zoom for APS-C SLRs, which is designed as an upgrade for photographers who have outgrown the 'kit' zooms typically supplied with camera bodies. It was announced at Photokina 2012, as the first lens in Sigma's new 'Contemporary' category of compact general-purpose zooms for everyday photography. It's a successor to a near identically-named lens from December 2009, the Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM, but is smaller and lighter, uses revised optics, and has a new cosmetic design. Prior to this Sigma made the unstabilised 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC, a lens which was very highly regarded in its time.

Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM In-Depth Review of the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | Contrastly
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Contrastly
Published: 26.10.2016
In-Depth Review of the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | Contrastly

The Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM is a refreshingly unique lens in a market of “walk around” lenses. While some standard zoom lenses have apparently decided to opt for a 24-70mm focal range (not all) Sigma has decided to dip a toe into the wide angle end of the focal length pool.

Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Contemporary Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 17.09.2012
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Contemporary Review

Looking for a Sigma 17-70mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.

Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM C Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 13.03.2014
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM C Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM C is a versatile standard zoom lens for APS-C DSLR cameras, offering a focal range of 25-105mm, fast maximum aperture of f/2.8 at the wide-angle setting, and macro capabilities too. Retailing for £499 / $499, read our in-depth Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM C review to find out if it's a worthwhile upgrade to your standard kit lens...

Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Review
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PCMAG
Published: 07.05.2014
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Review
4.0

The Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM lens is a solid replacement for the 18-55mm that shipped with your camera, but another Sigma zoom is our Editors' Choice.

Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | C review
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digitalcameraworld
Published: 02.08.2019
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | C review
4.0

The newer, more attractive option for a Sigma APS-C format standard zoom

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