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differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

Slightly more magnification 1:2.3 (0.4x) vs 1:2.7 (0.4x)
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Take macro shots with subjects around 20% larger in your photo
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro Learn more about
the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

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

Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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Focuses quickly and silently
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
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Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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

Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to portrait lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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

Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
70 mm

competitors

Shared 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 Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Magnification Has worse macro
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$330

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Magnification Has worse macro
Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$1,299

Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Magnification Has worse macro
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

Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Nikon Nikkor  24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Macro lens

$670

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Travel lens

$369

Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Zoom range Has way more large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$95 - $197

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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 - $500

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Slightly longer
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Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G

Wide angle lens

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Pentax-k

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Pentax-k

Wide angle lens

$669

Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro

Portrait lens

Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$459

Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f

Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$649

Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$594

Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$99

Weight Slightly lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture

discussion Which do you think is better?

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