Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM vs Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro HSM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro HSM reaches further (70mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM | 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro HSM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Sigma |
| Mount | Sigma SA | Sigma SA |
| Type | Zoom | Macro |
| Focal length | 17-50mm | 17-70mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Format | aps-c | n/a |
| Groups | 13 | 13 |
| Af motor | HSM | n/a |
| Elements | 17 | 17 |
| Weight g | 565 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | 72 |
| Length mm | 91.8 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 83.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.28 | 0.22 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.2 | 0.37 |
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM
This 17-50mm f/2.8 APS-C fast standard zoom lens from Sigma fits Sigma SA mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A bright standard zoom for APS-C cameras with a constant f/2.8 aperture.
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro HSM
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro HSM: an APS-C macro zoom lens with a 17-70mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8-4, made for Sigma SA mount cameras, with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.