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

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef
$499
17-70 mm
autofocus 4.1x zoom lens
f/2.8-4
variable aperture
  • Designed for APS-C Canon EF-S
  • Sigma OS Image stabilized
  • Sigma HSM Built in focus motor

reviewswhat are people saying

"So what is great about it? Well most everything I would say. It is a performer, it's sharp, it's light, it's sturdy, easy to use, and a good all round lens, and also it's easy on your budget from B & H."

"I like the lense. It is a great walk around lense which is light and fast enough for situations where other lenses fail. I used to have the 17-85mm EF-S Canon lense before and was looking for a faster alternative that is having a good wide ancle"

"Not much noticeable distortion (except at widest settings and it is only noticeable if you are looking for it or need super-straight lines) and CAs are minimal."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.6x crop factor) cameras such as the Canon T3i, Canon 60D and Canon T4i.

Canon Rebel T3i
66.5 - 18.1°
horizontal angle of view
27.5-113mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef vs other Canon EF-S lenses

Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.8
Image stabilization More advanced image stabilization Help
Sigma OS
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast

Cons

The Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef vs other Canon EF-S wide angle lenses

Zoom range Below average zoom range Help
4.1x

Specifications

General

Min focal length
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17 mm
Max focal length
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70 mm
Zoom range
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4.1x
Magnification
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Unknown

Aperture

Wide minimum
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f/2.8
Wide maximum
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Unknown
Tele minimum
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f/4
Tele maximum
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Unknown

Features

Auto focus
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Yes
Focus motor
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Sigma HSM
above average above average
Image stabilization
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Sigma OS
above average above average
Fisheye
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No
Tilt-shift
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No

Form factor

Lens mount
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Canon EF-S
Length
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Unknown
Diameter
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Unknown
Filter size
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Unknown
Weight
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465 g

Angle of view

Wide horizontal
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66.5°
Telephoto horizontal
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18.1°
Wide vertical
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47.3°
Telephoto vertical
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12.2°
Wide diagonal
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76.5°
Telephoto diagonal
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21.7°

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef lens?

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Avatar for Miguel Cunha Duarte Miguel Cunha Duarte (5:50 PM, December 26, 2012)
I've been using these lenses for more than a year and I am very happy with them.
 
Avatar for Miguel Cunha Duarte Miguel Cunha Duarte (5:49 PM, December 26, 2012)
Yes.
 
Guest (9:35 PM, July 15, 2012)
does it have manual focus as well?