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Manufacturer
Sigma
Tamron
Model
17-70 mm f/2.8-4.0 DC Macro OS HSM
SP AF 17-50 mm f/2.8 XR Di II VC
Lenst style
Universal zoom
Universal zoom
Focal length
17 - 70 mm
17 - 50 mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8 - 4
f/2.8
Angle of view
72.4 - 20.2
o
78.75 - 31.18
o
Closest focusing distance
0.22 m
0.29 m
Maximum magnification
1:2.7
1:4.8
Minimum aperture
22
32
Diaphragm blades
7
7
Auto focus type
HSM
AF
Lens Construction
17 elements / 13 group
19 elements / 14 group
Filter diameter
72 mm
72 mm
Macro Yes/No
Yes
No
Stabilization
Yes
Yes
Available mounts
Nikon F
Sony A / Minolta
Pentax K
Canon EF-S
Nikon F
Canon EF-S
Dimensions
88.9 x 79 mm
79.6 x 94.5 mm
Weight
535 g
570 g
Additional information
three aspherical elements, one ELD element, Super Multi-Layer Coatings
Score [max 5.00]
4.15 (24)
3.13 (5)
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