Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Review (Imaging Resource)
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
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Specifications (from B&H’s product page)
- Aperture Range: f/2.8-22
- Hyper Sonic AF Motor
- Optical Stabilizer
- Macro Capabilities
- Compact and Lightweight TSC Construction
- FLD, SLD, and Aspherical Lens Elements
- Super Multi-Layer Coating
- Compatible with Sigma USB Dock
The Imaging Resource reviewed Sigma’s latest addition to their “Contemporary” line-up, the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM. Some excerpts:
- The Sigma 17-70mm “C” is surprisingly sharp, especially when compared to its predecessor
- Chromatic aberration is handled quite well outside of the extremes in the focal ranges capable of the lens (23-50mm), but at the 17mm and 70mm ends we note some considerable chromatic aberration
- Corner shading is only a problem in two cases: when the lens is used at 17mm, or when the lens is used at any other focal length and at its widest aperture
- […] the lens was able to focus between infinity, close-focus and back to infinity in around one second
- 0.34x magnification [for macro]
- With the new “Contemporary” 17-70mm ƒ/2.8-4 OS HSM “C”, Sigma’s created a smart and stylish upgrade to its kit-lens alternative. There’s a good recipe for sales here: make it look awesome, and don’t jack up the price too much.