Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon Digital Cameras
The Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens is a large-aperture lens with a maximum f/stop of f/2.8 in wide angle setting. The large zoom range of this 4x zoom lens (equivalent range of approx. 27-112mm when used with a Canon digital SLR camera) makes it ideal as an everyday large-aperture lens. In addition, the minimum focus distance of 8.7" along with the maximum magnification of 1:2.7 also makes the lens perfect for close-up photography.
Optical Stabilization (OS) anti-shake technology allows you to use shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible, without motion blur. This anti-shake technology, along with the fast f/2.8 to 4 aperture, makes this lens perfect for shooting in low light without a tripod.
The lens' Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) also ensures a quiet and high-speed auto focus, while its rounded, seven-blade diaphragm creates an attractive blur when shooting at wide apertures. The inner focusing system eliminates front lens rotation, making the lens particularly suitable for using the supplied petal-type lens hood and circular polarizing filters.
DC lenses are exclusively designed for digital SLR cameras. The image circle (rear of lens) is made to match the smaller dimensions used for the image sensor on digital cameras. As a result these lenses are also more compact and lightweight, and are better matched to digital SLR cameras.
Note! Not suitable for 35mm film SLR cameras or for any digital SLR camera with image sensor bigger than APS-C size, e.g. Canon 1D series
- DC lenses are designed for digital SLR cameras with APS-C size chips
- Large 4x zoom range gives this lens a equivalent range of 27-112mm when used with a Canon digital SLR camera
- Optical Stabilization (OS), anti-shake technology allows use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible, without motion blur
- Fast f/2.8-4 aperture makes this lens perfect for low light
- With a minimum focus distance of 8.7" along with the maximum magnification of 1:2.7 the lens is perfect for close-up photography
- Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) also ensures a quiet and high-speed auto focus
Go To
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 17 - 70 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/2.8 - 4.0 Minimum: f/22 |
| Camera Mount Type | Canon EF-S |
| Format Compatibility | Canon (APS-C) |
| Angle of View | 72.4° - 20.2° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 8.7" (22.10 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.37x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:2.7 |
| Groups/Elements | 13/17 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | 72 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 3.1 x 3.5" (7.87 x 8.89 cm) |
| Weight | 1.18 lb (535 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 137 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (100)
- Strong construction (71)
- Durable (69)
- Consistent output (65)
- Easily interchangeable (63)
Cons
- Heavy (45)
- Lens creep (11)
- Slow focus (5)
- Blurry focus (4)
- Poor in low light (4)
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (101)
- Low light (79)
- Macro photography (76)
- Weddings (59)
- Night photography (36)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (75), Semi-pro photographer (34), Casual photographer (16), Pro photographer (9)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (90), Yes (7)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great Walk Around Lens
Love this lens & haven't taken it off my Canon 7D since I got it. Macro & bokeh are great (change to MF first) as is everything else I shot on my recent...Read complete review
Love this lens & haven't taken it off my Canon 7D since I got it. Macro & bokeh are great (change to MF first) as is everything else I shot on my recent outiing to Charlotte NC. Works great in low light as I found out when I took photos in an art museum where you cant use flash. It does have a hard time in AF when you are too close to a subject but a quick flip to MF fixes that. I did notice a wee bit of lens creep but most lenses do, and it seemed to be a little loud when focusing but maybe that was because it was so close to my face. Finally, this lens is a LOT lighter than the Canon 24-70 which I just rented to shoot a wedding, and the output is very comparable. Overall this lens is a 2 thumbs up and I look forward to the next time I can take it out!
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Most Liked Negative Review
Not too good to be true.
I was really excited about this lens and the specs sounded too roof to be true. It seemed great when I fist pulled it out of the box. Build quality seemed good and solid ...Read complete review
I was really excited about this lens and the specs sounded too roof to be true. It seemed great when I fist pulled it out of the box. Build quality seemed good and solid for the money and the images looked good too.
However, mine quickly developed some serious foccusing problems:
Focussing was much slower than other USM lens and it seemed to search and have trouble finding focus. I noticed it making some pretty bad / loud sounds; kinda grinding near the ends of the focal range. I switched to manual focus and ran it through the range a few times and the noise seemed to get better, and I was able to finish my shoot. However, I decided to quit trying to find a bargain and return it and put the money towards something that would work better.
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Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
Comments about Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon Digital Cameras:
My new lens are better than the other one I had - the photos are more clear, with better focus. This lens is great to take pictures of flowers and also landscape views. I am really happy with it!
It´s a little heavier than the Canon 15-50mm.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Comments about Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon Digital Cameras:
I cannot tell about me using my new lenses because I had the bad experience of receiving it and realized that it was defected, so I had to send it back to B&H asking for a refund. :( B&H will be receiveing the lense in the next days. Bad luck for me this time, will see next one.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon Digital Cameras:
A great lense for what it is- inexpensive and versatile.
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Price
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon Digital Cameras:
Been taking event photos with this and really am happy over the crispness of the photos. The price is great also!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon Digital Cameras:
I wolud buy this lens again despite it is a bit dark in 70mm (f:4). In its price there is no better option
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon Digital Cameras:
use in wedding and landscape. Strong lens
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
Cons
Best Uses
- Night Photography
Comments about Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon Digital Cameras:
Really good quality product, recommend to every APS-C users.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon Digital Cameras:
Good macro shots. Crisp and clear.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon Digital Cameras:
This is a great walk around lens, great build and good image quality for the price. The focal range is perfect for constrained spaces to portrait work. I found that the sweet spot for this lens is around 5.6 f-stop with good rendition. This lens is primarily on my camera and I take pictures of my kids on every occasion and the AF is right on. The perfect lens for traveling!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon Digital Cameras:
Purchased this lens to replace my kit lens for my T3i.
I am very happy with it, so far. It seems a little soft on the edges wide open, and some vignetting, but nothing that is not easily handled in post.
The photos a very nice with great color.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
Comments about Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon Digital Cameras:
I bought a Canon Rebel T3i kit with a 18-50mm lens. I bought this lens originally for the wide angle. But now I use it on a daily basis and all of my images come out clearly, even without the use my external flash. I've also noticed that its macro features add more distinction to my photos.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Night Photography
Comments about Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon Digital Cameras:
So far, so good, I only used the lense for a short time, and has taken reliable and consistent great pictures.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon Digital Cameras:
I purchased this lens because I have the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 and always wanted a little more zoom. Very rare if ever do I have pictures at 2.8 so having a contant 2.8 was not a big deal to me. I ordered this lens and used it at a wedding and was blown away by how fast it focused, the light weight compared to the Tamron and the macro. I was able to get the best shot of wedding rings ever. I have tested this lense side by side with the Tamron and it has won every test. Very good buy.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon Digital Cameras:
I am a relatively new photo-enthusiast and have slowly been building my arsenal. I was looking for a sharp lens to replace the 18-55 kit lens that came with my T3i and I believe this a truly the perfect lens for me.
The focal range matches perfect with my 70-200 f/4L I recently purchased giving me the coverage I was looking for.
This Sigma provides a very vibrant image, I have not noticed any issues in image quality, but I am relatively new to this. I am very happy with my purchase and cannot say enough good things about B&H. They will be my "go-to" supplier.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon Digital Cameras:
Clear and sharp.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon Digital Cameras:
I love my new lens!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Macro Photography
- Night Photography
- Video
Comments about Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon Digital Cameras:
I use this lens with my canon T2I, for everyday use, and videos.
Pros-
Easy to use
Focus is amazing
Pictures are clear, colors are vivid and images come out really clean
Affordable, compared to the canon lens lol
Cons-
Kind of bulky and adds a lot of weight to camera
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon Digital Cameras:
Very fast and functional, glad I bought it!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Good contrast
- Good Dynamic range
- Great Range
- Lightweight
- Sharp
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
- Lens cap slips wFilter
- OS drains battery
- Quirky OS
Best Uses
- General
- Walk-around
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon Digital Cameras:
I thought about purchasing the Canon 17-55 f2.8 but could not bring myself to pay that much money for an EF-S lens, so I opted for this one. I wanted a decent walk-around lens that was lighter and more convenient than my 24-70mm f2.8 and this fit the bill. I have been photographing for 25 years and I know a good lens when I see one. I compared this lens with much more expensive ones and this lens either matched or exceeded them at some focal lengths. No need to go to complicated MTF charts or pixel peeping charts. Or maybe I just got a good copy ? The image stabalization is a little quirky, but it works. The semi-macro mode works excellently also. The range is about perfect for a croped camera. The only thing I wish was that it was fixed at f2.8 and sharper at 70mm. Otherwise for the price I am very happy with this lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- No Distortion
- No lens creep
- Quick Focus
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon Digital Cameras:
I shoot Couples & Families & Weddings Etc. and consider myself a semipro. My Canon 17-85 quit focusing and I needed a lens quick and took a chance since B&H gave me a 30 day return Plus I received it in three days in time to use it before a bridal shoot. I have had seven shoots with the 17-70 and love it, no problem focusing on my 40D and photos are sharp and two middle school groups are tack sharp!!! color great! No problems yet.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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