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Pentax HD Pentax D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR vs Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM

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Verdict at a glance

  • Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM goes wider (17mm vs 24mm).
Specification comparison
Spec HD Pentax D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
Brand Pentax Sigma
Mount Pentax K Pentax K
Type Zoom Macro
Focal length 24-70mm 17-70mm (wider)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.8
Weight g 787 n/a
Filter mm 82 n/a
Length mm 110.0 n/a
Diameter mm 89.0 n/a
Min focus m 0.38 n/a

Pentax HD Pentax D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR

An f/2.8 standard zoom for Pentax full-frame with weather resistance. It uses SDM and HD coating.

Pros

  • Constant f/2.8
  • Weather-resistant
  • HD coating

Cons

  • Heavy
  • No stabilization in lens

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM: an APS-C macro zoom lens with a 17-70mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8-4, made for Pentax K mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as...

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