Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
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7 years ago
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Contemporary
I've seen the review here which mentions Chromatic Aberration / Purple Fringing being not too well-controlled, but try as I might, I am unable to make this lens produce significant visible evidence of CA . I'm testing it on an EOS 80D, shooting RAW, Adobe Color Space.
Pros:
- Convenient focal-length range for a go-to carry-everywhere lens
- Excellent sharpness throughout, Well-controlled CA, Silky feel to the zoom ring, No front-element rotation during A/F, Looks great, Light and compact, but not too light
Cons:
- No manual-focus over-ride
- Focus ring rotates during A/F
7 years ago
Phenomenal lens
I purchased this lens to replace my standard kit lens that was originally included when I purchased my camera. I can say that after testing the new lens that I am well impressed by the build quality and the resolution of the pictures that are sharp in colour and clarity.
12 years ago
Good lens for the price. All my reviews
The wide F2.8 aperture and image stabilisation has has allowed me to do some no-flash indoor work without using a tripod.
16 years ago
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Review
This digital-only lens boasts excellent performance, Optical Stabilisation and a rock bottom price tag - so is there anything not to like?
Pros:
- Great all-round lens
Cons:
- Non-internal focusing
14 years ago
nice lens and good customer service
This lens exceeds my expectations (based on reviews that I read online) on all aspect, it is both fast and sharp. the provided lens hood is also a bonus. quite heavy though but that should be fine because you'll be getting higher quality photos compared to any standard kit lenses (I was using...
16 years ago
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Review
With so much to talk about in this lens it would be easy to miss something important, such as the fact that it offers a bright f/2.8 aperture at 17mm. This is an amazing achievement that is all the more remarkable given the zoom's 4.1x focal-length range.
Pros:
- Great all-round lens
Cons:
- Non-internal focusing
15 years ago
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM review
A compact standard zoom for APS-C digital SLRs with a fast variable aperture, optical stabilisation, a silent focusing motor and an interesting close focus capability.
Pros:
- Excellent optical performance
- Decent build quality
- Effective optical stabiliser
- Close focus ability
Cons:
- Focus ring cannot be disengaged during AF
14 years ago
Since I was very pleased with the Sigma 30mm 1.4 EX and 180mm macro EX, I bought this lens second hand to see if it could replace my good old but dying EF 24-85 3.5-4.5 USM (own Canon 10-22, 70-200L f:4, 100-400L, 400L 5.6, 60 2.8 macro, 18-55 IS kitlens, use also 17-40L and 50 1.4).
Pros:
- fast and correct AF
- good image stabilisation
- sharp on wide angle at f:2.8
- short focus distance
Cons:
- not sharp at f:4 on the long side
- big and heavy
- yellowish color tone compared to Canons
16 years ago
Sigma AF 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens
Sigma's 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM lens is an upgrade to the AF 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro lens released in 2006. Designed for the smaller imaging circle of cameras with APS-C sized sensors, it is slightly larger and heavier than its predecessor and has a more complex optical construction.
Pros:
- You want an affordable general-purpose lens to replace a standard kit lens, You'd like a lens that requires no readjustment when you fit polarisers and graduated filters
- Don't buy this lens if, You require a lens with excellent flatness of field and edge-to-edge sharpness, You need true macro...
16 years ago
Super little Sigma!!
I purchased this lens as an upgrade for my Canon 400D 17-55mm kit lens about 6 months ago. I am glad I did! It’s a little gem, that seems to get over looked. I did plenty of research before parting with my cash, and had my eye on the Canon 17-85mm EFS.
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