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- Whether it's for portraits, sports shots,reporting or photography, the Sigma 17-70 mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM lens is sure to come up trumps! With a maximum aperture of f/2.8 with the focal length of 17 mm, this standardzoom lens includes a Hyper Sonic M
- Theoptical stabiliser makes it possible to use shutter speeds approximately fourstops slower than would otherwise be possible. Meanwhile, the minimum focal distance of 22 cm and magnification ratio of 1:2.7make macro photography as easy as 1-2-3.That's
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Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC OS (Stabilised) HSM Canon EOS Fit Lens
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53 of 53 people found the following review helpful
I have been using this lens for over a month now and have taken hundreds of photos with it. I will not talk about the specs of the lens as you can read that somewhere else. I'll tell you what I felt after using this (please consider that I am by no means a pro).
It is such a big improvement coming from someone who only owns a kit lens (18-55 IS) and the 50mm 1.8. What this lens gave me are better overall image quality from the kit lens and the convenience of not switching from one lens to another. The focal length, the 'macro' capability, the silent and fast autofocus and the ability to shoot at f2.8 when you need it (although only available at the wide 17mm) are reasons enough to buy this lens. The images taken at f2.8 and 17mm are not be very sharp but still good. I normally shoot at around 24mm on my 550D and at around f4-f5.6 and I can tell you that the images are really impressive.
I'm glad I decided to buy this instead of the other options I was considering before (canon 17-55mm f2.8 or canon 24-70 f2.8). I think that those 2 other options would have given me better image quality (I know this because I have tried shooting with those other lenses)but not enough to justify the price. The money I saved will go into my next purchase which will be a super wide angle lens.
Now some quick notes:
don't buy this if you want a macro lens (although I have to say it gives you decent 'macro' images)
don't buy this if you want the super duper best image possible
don't buy this if want to use this OFTEN at it's shortest length AND wide open AND expect really sharp images from edge to edge
But, if you are like me who wants a very versatile lens that is still capable of producing impressive images at this price, well all I can say is...go on, add this one to your basket! hehe
It is such a big improvement coming from someone who only owns a kit lens (18-55 IS) and the 50mm 1.8. What this lens gave me are better overall image quality from the kit lens and the convenience of not switching from one lens to another. The focal length, the 'macro' capability, the silent and fast autofocus and the ability to shoot at f2.8 when you need it (although only available at the wide 17mm) are reasons enough to buy this lens. The images taken at f2.8 and 17mm are not be very sharp but still good. I normally shoot at around 24mm on my 550D and at around f4-f5.6 and I can tell you that the images are really impressive.
I'm glad I decided to buy this instead of the other options I was considering before (canon 17-55mm f2.8 or canon 24-70 f2.8). I think that those 2 other options would have given me better image quality (I know this because I have tried shooting with those other lenses)but not enough to justify the price. The money I saved will go into my next purchase which will be a super wide angle lens.
Now some quick notes:
don't buy this if you want a macro lens (although I have to say it gives you decent 'macro' images)
don't buy this if you want the super duper best image possible
don't buy this if want to use this OFTEN at it's shortest length AND wide open AND expect really sharp images from edge to edge
But, if you are like me who wants a very versatile lens that is still capable of producing impressive images at this price, well all I can say is...go on, add this one to your basket! hehe
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
I had my doubts about this lens after using a previous Sigma, the previous one had never produced good shots and game the images a strange not-quite-blurred look. So I was a little hesitant when all of the reviews were saying this is a fantastic lens.
I now agree, this lens IS fantastic. I took it with me on a week long trip to Tokyo as my only lens and I took 1,400+ photos with it. It is fast and the optical stabilisation really helps in lower light conditions. The focus is very fast and very accurate. All of the pictures from the trip came out much sharper than most images I had taken before. The build quality is very good with the rubberised rings being very nice. My only tiny gripe is that I kept mistaking the zoom lock for the autofocus switch, this is probably my fault however as I stopped doing it once I got used to it.
Basically, buy it and don't forget the UV filter.
I now agree, this lens IS fantastic. I took it with me on a week long trip to Tokyo as my only lens and I took 1,400+ photos with it. It is fast and the optical stabilisation really helps in lower light conditions. The focus is very fast and very accurate. All of the pictures from the trip came out much sharper than most images I had taken before. The build quality is very good with the rubberised rings being very nice. My only tiny gripe is that I kept mistaking the zoom lock for the autofocus switch, this is probably my fault however as I stopped doing it once I got used to it.
Basically, buy it and don't forget the UV filter.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
I bought this lens well aware of the mixed reviews-on balance they were good,but if there was one consistent criticism,it was sharpness,or lack of.
From about 5 months use now I would say I am very happy with it.In most circumstances it is sharp enough for my purposes.It is undoubtedly best at middle apertures,but contrary to some reports I have seen f2.8 is very usable,though less sharp than when smaller apertures are used.
It is very solidly built but not too heavy,a noticeable improvement on the kit lens.It feels right in your hand the zoom ring is firm but not too tight and rotates smoothly.There is no zoom creep when being carried around,this sounds like a small point but it is more important than some may realise in terms of carrying comfort.The HSM focusing is fast and near silent.It just feels like a quality lens.No,it is not a true Macro lens but its good enough for me-that said if you want a lens primarily for Macro photography you might want to look elsewhere.
Looking at it in the round and bearing in mind its very reasonable price compared to ,say, the Canon 15-85 standard zoom it really is a first rate piece of kit and I highly recommend it.
From about 5 months use now I would say I am very happy with it.In most circumstances it is sharp enough for my purposes.It is undoubtedly best at middle apertures,but contrary to some reports I have seen f2.8 is very usable,though less sharp than when smaller apertures are used.
It is very solidly built but not too heavy,a noticeable improvement on the kit lens.It feels right in your hand the zoom ring is firm but not too tight and rotates smoothly.There is no zoom creep when being carried around,this sounds like a small point but it is more important than some may realise in terms of carrying comfort.The HSM focusing is fast and near silent.It just feels like a quality lens.No,it is not a true Macro lens but its good enough for me-that said if you want a lens primarily for Macro photography you might want to look elsewhere.
Looking at it in the round and bearing in mind its very reasonable price compared to ,say, the Canon 15-85 standard zoom it really is a first rate piece of kit and I highly recommend it.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Very soft
Purchased as a replacement for my ageing 17-85mm Canon which had a contact fault.
However, in tests the sigma was very soft in comparison. Read more
However, in tests the sigma was very soft in comparison. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Mrs Elzbieta Wilkes
Great step up from the kit lens
This is my fifth lens for my 400D, only after trying so many I decided what I really needed.
I'm using it for 2 years now, and took about 30,000 pictures with it. Read more
I'm using it for 2 years now, and took about 30,000 pictures with it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Marcin B
Amazing quality for the price
I am writing this as a professional photographer who needed a high quality 'standard range' zoom, and after looking at Canon's own 24-105 and a few alternatives, I found some... Read more
Published 2 months ago by KSG Photography
Adore!
This was the second lens I have ever purchased, the first being the canon 50mm 1.8. I went for this after taking a holiday in Malta and wanted a brilliant all round lens for... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Poison Pen
Sigma Lens
A well built lens that is very dynamic and gives a great depth to photos.
Definitely a nice step up from the 18-55mm that came with the Canon 550D. Read more
Definitely a nice step up from the 18-55mm that came with the Canon 550D. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Sadako
Sigma 17 - 70 f2.8 to f4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon
Great lens, crisp and well balanced results across all focal lengths and apetures.Feels sturdy and less plasticy than canon 17 - 85 which broke after 3 years moderate use. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Snapberry
Works well, when it works
I brought and use this for wedding photography. Its a nice light fast lens, but on my 40D it has problems in auto focus, it jolts back and forth trying to gain a focus, but unable... Read more
Published 10 months ago by dbimaging.co.uk
Unbeatable Value for a reasonably fast f/2.8 lens
I'm talking Canon mount; so unless you are ready to shell out three, four (or more) as much for Canon L series, then this lens is unbeatable. Read more
Published 10 months ago by R.D Carver
heavy
I was recommended Sigma lens and have found it ideal although heavy. I have since hired one of the very large zoom lens for wildlife shoot abroad.
Can recommend Sigma
Can recommend Sigma
Published 13 months ago by x\dgnj
Very disappointed with Sigma 17-70
I have already sent a review which you have seen fit not to publish, so I'll try again, more briefly. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mr. A. J. Brown
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