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Sigma 17-70 mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Specifications:
| Manufacturer | Sigma |
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| Model | 17-70 mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
| Lens style | Universal zoom |
| Focal length | 17 - 70 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 - 4.5 |
| Angle of view | 72.4 - 20.2 o |
| Closest focusing distance | 0.2 m |
| Maximum magnification | 1:2.3 |
| Minimum aperture | 22 |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 7 |
| Auto focus type | AF |
| Lens Construction | 15 elements / 12 groups |
| Filter diameter | 72 mm |
| Macro | Yes |
| Available mounts | Canon Nikon KM/Sony Sigma Pentax/Samsung |
| Dimensions | 79 x 82.5 mm |
| Weight | 455 g |
| Additional information |
Average rating (8 owners reviews).
| Build quality | 3.75 |   |
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| Optical quality | 3.88 | |
| Value for money | 4.63 |  |
| Overall | 4.08 | |
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Owner since: 3 years
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User profile: Amateur
Cons: F2.8 is only for emergencies! Very soft edges raises the thought - why have F2.8 if it is as weak as that.
Pros: Generally great image quality, good colour tones and nice contrast. Lens is sharp from around 4.5 onwards 17mm is slightly better/more usefull than 18mm and distortions are generally low. Usefull close up ability - you can get very close - but not ideal for insects that scare easily as you have to get very close.
Summary: Nice walkaround lens with good image quality throughout - except at f2.8
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Owner since: 3 years
Price: 280 Euro
User profile: Amateur
Cons: Tubus whobbling a bit; my sample is slightly decentered, but nothing to seriously worry about; not sharp at all settings; no IS; dust gets into the lens
Pros: Very useful range; decent build quality; still good also at low light conditions; good "macro" function
Summary: A good walkaround lens, with some issues; good image quality if you know the right settings; good value for money; only real problems are the mediocre sealing and the missing IS.
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Owner since: 3 months
Price: 375.00 CDN
User profile: Semipro
Cons: have not came across any yet
Pros: Qualiy for a reasonable price
Summary: would recommend
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Owner since: 1 month
Price: 370$
User profile: Semipro
Cons: no IS, the AF/MF switch is bad,the warm tone of colours,noisy focus
Pros: 1-Low chromatic aberrations 2-Quite sharp 3-low distortion 4-IQ
Summary: good lens to replace the kit lens
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Owner since: 1 year
Price: $350 range
User profile: Amateur
Cons: cant really think of any at this price range
Pros: Love the range, very sharp, smooth operation, price, macro capability
Summary: much better lens than the kit lens for sure !! This is my carry around do anything lens. Its sharp and relatively fast at f2.8. The price is right too. I love that it offers macro as well, while it doesnt get to 1:1 it still works well in a pinch. Works well for landscapes and portraits. I'm growing quite fond of the Sigma line, the optics and colors achieved with thier product line is quite good for the money.
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Owner since: 2 years
Price: 370$
User profile: Amateur
Cons: First one was defected, fortunately Sigma switched it for new one.
Pros: Low chromatic aberrations. Quite sharp. Usefully range.
Summary: Good replacement for kit lenses.
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Owner since: 1 month
Price: USD 355.00
User profile: Amateur
Cons: 1. no IS (or OS for that matter) 2. not HSM 3. a bit noisy but tolerable focusing system
Pros: 1. Compact and light weight 2. Great range 3. Macro capable 4. good build (actually better than I expected) 5. Versatile lens
Summary: This is a good lens to replace the kit lens, not only does it produce a bit better IQ than the kit, it also adds some more range. Very sharp when stepped down. Great IQ for its price. The jack of all trades but master of none. IQ, range, and compactness, nothing can beat it at this price range.
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Owner since: 1 year
Price: 350
User profile: Amateur
Cons: Not EX, no HSM on Canon
Pros: Light, sharp, nice macro, useful range.
Summary: It is hard to find anything better for 350 $.
