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differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Slightly more zoom 4.1x vs 3.2x
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Around 30% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly cheaper $499.00 vs $1,059.00
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The best price we've seen is $560 cheaper (2.1x less)
Slightly lighter 465 g vs 0.6 kg
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Around 30% lighter
Slightly better telephoto 70 mm vs 55 mm
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Around 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Better image stabilization Canon IS vs Sigma OS
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Less risk of blur
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the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef:Sigma HSM
EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM:Canon USM
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef:Sigma OS
EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM:Canon IS
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$594

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$699

Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wide angle lens

$185 - $199

Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$459

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$499 - $549

Zoom range Has significantly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$569

Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$600

Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$479

Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Max focal length Better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280

Magnification More magnification
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Weight Slightly heavier
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125

Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor

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