Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon F
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon F
$350 - $363
See 49 sample photos taken with the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon F
17-70 mm
autofocus 4.1x zoom lens
f/2.8-4
variable aperture
  • Designed for APS-C Nikon DX
  • Sigma OS Image stabilized
  • Sigma HSM Built-in focus motor

reviewswhat are people saying

"This lens is really great. The picture quality is awsome. It can make great proxy. I've shot a picture of a spider and i can see the hair over his eyes."

bhphotovideo.com

"Very happy with this lens. Used this lens for a wedding this past weeked, very pleased."

bhphotovideo.com

"The only problem that I noticed and I'm still investigating if its the lens or something camera related - it has a hard time finding a focus on auto-focus (not good). Otherwise, its great for the money."

bhphotovideo.com

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Pros

The Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon F vs other Digital camera lenses

Image stabilization More advanced image stabilization Help
Sigma OS

Cons

The Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon F vs other Digital camera lenses

Fixed aperture Variable aperture Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths
Wide minimum Poor narrowest aperture Help
f/4

The Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon F vs other Digital camera 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
above average above average
Magnification
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 Unknown

Aperture
Wide maximum
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 f/2.8
Wide minimum
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 f/4
below average below average
Tele maximum
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 f/4
Tele minimum
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 f/4
below average below average

Features
Auto focus
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 Yes
above average above average
Focus motor
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 Sigma HSM
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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 Nikon DX
Length
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 82 mm
Diameter
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 79 mm
Filter size
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 72 mm
Weight
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 465 g

Angle of view
Wide horizontal
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 69.5°
Telephoto horizontal
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 19.1°
above average above average
Wide vertical
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 49.3°
Telephoto vertical
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 12.7°
above average above average
Wide diagonal
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 79.5°
Telephoto diagonal
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 22.8°
above average above average

Competitors

Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
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
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon F Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon F

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