Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM "C"

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Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM "C"

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2	21326	Aug 2, 2014

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100% of reviewers	$474.50

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Specifications:
Name: Sigma 17-70mm ƒ/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM "C"
Image Circle: APS-C
Type: Standard Zoom
Focal Length: 17 - 70mm
APS Equivalent: 1.5x: 25.5 - 105mm; 1.6x: 27.2 - 112mm
Max Aperture: ƒ/2.8 - 4
Min Aperture: ƒ/22
Diaphragm Blades: 7 (rounded)
Lens Construction: 16 elements in 14 groups, including FLD, SLD, and 3 aspherical elements
Diagonal Angle of View
(Based on image circle): 79.7 to 22.9 degrees
Focus Details: Internal, with Hyper-Sonic Motor; AF/MF switch
Front Element Rotation: No
Zoom System: Rotary with lock
Closest Focus: 22cm / 8.7 in.
Magnification Ratio: 0.34x / 1:2.9
Filter Size: 72mm
Dimensions
(Length x Diameter): 82mm x 79mm / 3.2 in. x 3.1 in.
Weight: 470g / 16.6 oz
Notes: Image Stabilized (up to 4 stops); Available AF Mounts: Canon, Nikon, Sigma, Pentax, Sony; Accessory: lens hood LH780-03.
Online Price: US$500

Sayeret18
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Registered: Apr 1, 2005
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Review Date: Aug 2, 2014

Recommend? yes | Price paid: $449.00 | Rating: 10

Pros:	Well made, excellent range, very good IQ, great price!
Cons:	Not a fan of the 72mm filter size.

Have owned various "walk-around" zooms, including the Canon 17-55 IS, 18-55, 24-105 and Sigma 17-50 OS (Canon and Nikon versions). Looking at the whole picture (IQ, weight, size, range, build quality and price) the 17-70 C beats them all. Highly recommended.

Aug 2, 2014

cjxx
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Registered: May 28, 2006
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Review Date: Feb 1, 2014

Recommend? yes | Price paid: $500.00 | Rating: 9

Pros:	Lovely walk around lens, cheap and sharp. OS works a treat. A people lens.
Cons:	Too much distortion for stitching landscape panoramas. I vastly prefer the 18-35 for stitching, constrained light, and moire sharpness.

Feb 1, 2014