Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
Last updated (23 April’13):
- Review by SLRGear
The Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM features 17-70mm at focal length with maximum aperture of f/2.8-4. The lens construction has 17 Elements in 13 Groups and has diagonal angle of view at 72.4 degrees. Closest focusing distance at 22 cm/8.7 in and has a filter size of 72mm. The Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM lens weighs 535g/18.9oz and it measures 3.1 inches in diameter and 3.5 inches long.
Overall Rating:
| Latest Price Info: discount up to $90.00 (19%)
There is a newer model of this item:
Sigma 884101 17-70 2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM for Canon & Nikon with price start from $471.49
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Reviews
SLRGear reviews the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM and writes;
“Given the price point and intended market, the Sigma 17-70mm ƒ/2.8-4 OS performed quite well. Good performance for sharpness, excellent resistance to chromatic aberration, low corner shading – the lens has test results which commend it.”
Rating:
Photozone reviews the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM and writes;
“The build quality of the lens is pretty impressive for a lens in this class and a nice contrast compared to the average plastic bomber here.”
Rating: 
Popphoto reviews the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM and writes;
“Our optical-bench tests in the Pop Photo Lab found sharpness and contrast in the Excellent range at all tested focal lengths. Pentax’s comparable 17–70mm f/4 DA AL SDM (not designated a macro) yielded similar results, but with slightly better numbers at 35mm.”
rating: N/A
Photoreview reviews the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM and writes;
“Vignetting was quite pronounced at 17mm as well, although barely visible at longer focal lengths. Barrel distortion was noticeable in shots taken with the 17mm focal length but became relatively insignificant at 24mm. Contre-jour subjects were handled very well, with very little loss of contrast due to veiling flare.”
Rating:
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Reviews
Review Video By MrThaibox123
Review Video By kitamurablog
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM User Reviews
A great all around lens. | Rating:
“The optical stabilization on this lens seems to be excellent. I have some success (less than 50%) using the lens around 1/10 second at 70mm and very close to the subject. 1/20 second at 70mm seemed to be usable although not 100% reliable..” – by Chad Ellars
Good Lens for the Budget. | Rating:
“The Body is well built with a solid construction. The focus and zoom rings feel good when rotating. The HSM is really quiet while auto focusing. The auto focus is a bit slow and sometimes has problems focusing during low light situations. Overall the lens works well and it gives me good results…” – by PeteSkee5
Sigma 17-70 OS review | Rating:
“The os works good but it doesn’t always release right away. If I shut off the camera it releases right away but if left on it takes approx.30 seconds to turn off. This lens is quite sharp when stopped down to F5.6 and destroys the Nikon 18-70 lens across the entire focal range. It has a fair amount of distortion at wide angle but not as much as the 18-70..” – by Cheryl A. Kaskey
Very sharp lens, excellent image stabilization | Rating:
“It is well built, both the AF and image stabilization work well, and is compact. The f:2.8 – 4.0 maximum aperture with the built in stabilization gives it a significant low light advantage. Images are very sharp…” – by John M. Bacheller
Sigma 17-70MM f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens | Rating:
“The wide angle is great for Family photos and close ups of cars. The MACRO is good enough to capture the pollon on the pistol of the flower. I love the performace and the price of the Sigma 17-70mm DC Macro OS HSM!..” – by Stephen R. Ellis
Canon copy with no focus problems | Rating:
“Macro is really fun. It can auto focus about 3 inches from the front of the lens at the wide end, and about 1 inch zoomed in. Manual focus can get just a little closer. It makes the lens very valuable as a walk-around lens to be able to take a landscape and then crouch down and fill the sensor with a flower..” – by gtphil
Super lens | Rating:
“..Now for image quality. It’s sharp. Especially through the mid-ranges wide open. As sharp as the 18-105 but seems to have better contrast. The extreme ends are still really sharp and definitely usable all the times. Stopped down just a stop is enough for me. I use it on my D5000. “ – by Michael Flores
Beats and exceeds Nikon 16-85VRII | Rating:
“The vibration reduction works excellent, as well as the focusing is silent and swift. Macro images are stunningly sharp and the bokeh is beautiful. So far I could not identify any chromatic aberrations either..” – by Doris Stoeckl
Great All Around Lens! | Rating:
“Love the wide angle and macro capabilities. It can actually focus at about 1 cm from the front element.. This lens is great since I don’t need to switch from wide to a short telephoto lens. I do carry my sigma 70-200mm 2.8 which completes my kit from wide to telephoto. No zoom creep, they really don’t need that lock switch. Good feel, very well built, and optically amazing.” – by Michael De La Paz
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Sample Photos
- Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Sample Photos @ Mylensdb.com
- Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Sample Photos @ Photographyreview.com
- Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Sample Photos @ Flickr.com
- Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Sample Photos @ Amazon.com
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Specifications
Sigma Corporation adds unique, anti-shake technology to award-winning 17-70mm lens Sigma announced the new Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM. This large aperture standard zoom lens offers an aperture of F2.8 at the 17mm focal length and is ideal for many situations such as portraits, sports, macro and general photography The OS (Optical Stabilizer) function offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible. The maximum aperture of F2.8 makes this lens ideal for hand held photography as well as producing an attractive background blur and high speed auto focus.
This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 22cm (8.7..) throughout the entire zoom range and maximum magnification ratio of 1:2.7, making it ideal for close-up photography. It is possible to focus as close as approximately 4.7cm from the tip of the lens to the subject making this lens particularly useful for close-up photography.
Three aspherical lenses and one ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass element provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range. The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting and provides high contrast images. The incorporation of HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) ensures a quiet and high speed AF. This lens has a rounded 7 blade diaphragm which creates an attractive blur to the out of focus areas of the image
Popularity: 2%
See also: Lens Reviews | Sigma Lenses
for me this lens is superb. image quality is very impressive especially on landscape, macro and potrait. the HSM is work very well and very soft with my D300. not much editing/photoshop needed for the pics taken. i’m really pleasure with this lens. clear and sharp! recommended for everyone..
i’m using with my D300. the sigma 17-70mm f2.8 is so amazing. the pics are very sharp and clear. HSM work very well. i put it 5 star!