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Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary

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Product Overview

Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary is a standard zoom lens for Canon EF-mount, Nikon F-mount, Pentax K-mount, Sigma SA-mount, and Sony A-mount. It covers the APS-C image circle. Introduced by Sigma in 2012, it has 16 elements in 14 groups.

Like most zoom lenses, the Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM is externally-zooming.

A standard zoom lens with relatively bright maximum aperture, the Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM can be a key piece in a photographer's arsenal, though some may prefer prime lenses in this focal range. The lens is also stabilized, making it even easier to use for videos and stills alike.

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What we found

Neofiliac score 65%

Pros

Optically stabilized
Rather good resolution

Cons

External zoom without zoom lock
Merely 0.36x maximum magnification despite named "Macro"

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