Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro vs Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art is faster by 1.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- 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 35mm).
| Spec | 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro | 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Sigma |
| Mount | Sigma SA | Sigma SA |
| Type | Macro | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 17-70mm (wider) | 18-35mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 (faster) |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Groups | n/a | 12 |
| Elements | n/a | 17 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 72 |
| Min focus m | n/a | 0.28 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.232 |
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 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
A 18-35mm f/1.8 APS-C fast wide-angle zoom lens, the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art is designed for Sigma SA mount bodies, from the Sigma Art line with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. An APS-C zoom with a constant f/1.8 aperture, unusually bright for a zoom lens.