Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro vs Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC
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/2.8-4.5 DC Macro goes wider (17mm vs 18mm).
- Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro reaches further (70mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro | 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Sigma |
| Mount | Sigma SA | Sigma SA |
| Type | Macro | Zoom |
| Focal length | 17-70mm (wider) | 18-50mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Blades | n/a | 7 |
| Groups | n/a | 13 |
| Elements | n/a | 15 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 67 |
| Min focus m | n/a | 0.28 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.2 |
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro
A 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 APS-C macro zoom lens, the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro is designed for Sigma SA mount bodies. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC: an APS-C fast standard zoom lens with a 18-50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sigma SA mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.