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title: "Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 Contemporary DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon"
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# Bright f/2.8 aperture at 17mm Wide 17-70mm zoom range Macro focus down to 22cm Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 Contemporary DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon

**Brand:** sigma
**Price:** KD 130.90
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📷 Elevate your everyday shots — from street to macro, never miss the moment!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 Contemporary DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon by sigma
- **How much does it cost?** KD 130.90 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- sigma enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sigma brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Macro Magic:** Get up close and personal with subjects at just 22cm minimum focus distance and 1:2.9 magnification.
- • **Low-Light Brilliance:** Bright f/2.8 aperture at wide end plus Optical Stabilizer ensures sharp shots even when the light fades.
- • **Versatile Zoom Mastery:** Capture everything from sweeping landscapes to intimate close-ups with a flexible 17-70mm range.
- • **Pro-Grade Build & Control:** Thermally stable composite construction with smooth HSM autofocus and 7-blade diaphragm for stunning bokeh.
- • **Compact & Lightweight Powerhouse:** Designed for on-the-go pros who demand portability without sacrificing pro-level image quality.

## Overview

The Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 Contemporary DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon is a compact, lightweight zoom lens offering a versatile focal range with bright aperture and macro capabilities. Featuring Optical Stabilization and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus, it delivers sharp, stable images from wide-angle to telephoto. Its durable composite build and 7-blade diaphragm ensure professional image quality and smooth bokeh, making it an ideal upgrade for Canon APS-C users seeking flexibility and value.

## Description

Compact & Lightweight

Review: Great lens - I've had this lens for about 2 months. I have a Canon Rebel XT with the older 18-55 II non IS lens. It was nearly impossible to get good pictures of my kids unless we were outside in good light. Now, that's not as much of a problem. The wider aperture allows much more light to hit the sensor giving me more keepers. The macro abilities are much better as well. With the 70mm zoom and the close focus distance, I can get great pictures of flowers and such. It's not close enough for shots of insects, but bees and dragonflies will work, if they sit still long enough. Before the 18-55 was a limiting factor in my pictures, now the Rebel is. With the older 8 megapixel sensor, it is easy to get sharp pictures right down to the pixel level. The ability to use faster shutter speeds and the addition of the OS on this lens helps. If you have the newer 18-55 is II lens, I don't know how much of an upgrade this is. But for someone like me that is still living in the dark ages of dslr photography (and will be for a while) this is a worthy upgrade. I'm not getting great vibrant colors with it, but I never did with my 18-55 either. I don't know it it's the camera, lens or just me. Pros: Feels durable/solid OS works well. Took a hand held one second shot while braced. Couldn't blow the picture up, but works for sharing. Zoom and focus rings work smooth. Image quality is great. I've had a lot of positive comments about the pictures I've taken with it. Front element does not turn during focus. Great for polerizers and gradient filters. Much improved auto focus ability over 18-55 Wider aperture allows for a brighter viewfinder. Better for composing shots in lower light. Cons: Much heaver then the non IS version of the 18-55. Not sure about the newer ones. Focus ring is right next to the zoom ring, and turns during auto focus. I had to adjust how I hold my camera. No full time focus. I have to switch to manual to adjust focus. AF/Manual focus switch is a little hard to move, could be a good thing, and I may get used to it. Lens cap doesn't snap on tightly, I have to snap it on, then screw it tight. The cons are a bit more nit picky then anything really. For anyone with an older 18-55 looking for an upgrade, this is a great choice. I can't compare this to the 18-55 IS II lens however. There are plenty of reviews comparing to other lenses. For the money, this seems like a good bet.
Review: Sigma 884101 17-70 2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM for Canon (Black) - I'm using this lens with my Canon EOS 7D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera. I previously used the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens that came with it. I also have the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II. Professional reviews for this lens, as well as reviews for Sigma's other new lens (35mm f/1.4 Art) helped convince me to choose this lens over the Canon 17-55mm f/2.8is, Canon 15-85mm is, Tamrom 17-50mm f/2.8 (VC and nonVC), and even Sigma's own 17-50mm f/2.8 OS. Additionally, Sigma boasts new quality control procedures and technologies they claim will drastically cut down on copy-to-copy variances. Finally, at $500, an extra 20mm of reach, and Macro capabilities, the Sigma 17-70 provides more flexibility and value than its fixed-aperture competitors. The Sigma is noticeably more compact, lighter, and less invasive looking, making it much more useful as a walk-around lens and for street photography. Pros: - Wide focal length range, maintaining excellent Image Quality - Wide aperture (2.8) at its widest focal length (17) - Provides Macro abilities - Uses Sigma's OS which provides valuable help for hand-holding in low light (comparable to Canon's IS) - Compact, light, svelte - Uses Sigma's new, upgraded materials and quality control processes - Comes with hood - Accepts popular 72mm filters - Solid construction - No lens creep - 3 year warranty vs Canon 1 year warranty Cons: - Variable aperture - 2.8-4. Meaning, at the long end (70mm), most used for portraits and sports, the lens has the narrowest aperture(4). - No weather sealing, making it the limiting factor in poor weather on my 7d, as well as on any of Canon's current Full Frame offerings - No lens bag - 3 year warranty is better than Canon's 1 year, but only half Tamron's incredible 6 year warranty I would definitely recommend this lens to anyone still using their kit lens. While it won't measure up to any decent quality prime lens, it's faster, wider, sharper, and more attractive looking than any kit lens for Canon APS-C. It's also cheaper than any of its competitors of similar image quality. Note: I did not include an IQ analysis for sharpness, flare control, or CA, as I believe the professional reviews can provide a much more in depth analysis with their formal tests

## Features

- Technology: HSM, OS, & Macro functionality
- OS is not available for the Sony and Pentax mount
- Lens hood, lens caps are included
- Minimum focusing distance of 22cm/8.6in throughout the entire zoom range
- Maximum magnification ratio of 1:2.9
- Thermally Stable Composite construction
- 7 diaphragm blades
- 72mm filter size

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00AXZYY86 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #509 in SLR Camera Lenses |
| Brand | Sigma |
| Built-In Media | Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC OS Macro HSM, Lens Hood, Front and Rear Caps, Instruction Manual, 1 Year Warranty Card |
| Camera Lens | 70mm f/2.8 |
| Camera Lens Description | 70mm f/2.8 |
| Color | black |
| Compatible Camera Models | Canon EF mount cameras |
| Compatible Camera Mount | Canon EF-S |
| Compatible Mountings | Canon EF-S |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.00 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 911 Reviews |
| Effective Still Resolution | 16.30 |
| Exposure Control Type | Automatic |
| Focal Length Description | 70 mm |
| Focus Type | Micro-type ultrasonic |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00085126884543 |
| Image stabilization | 4 stops claimed |
| Item Type Name | Digital-slr-camera-lenses. |
| Item Weight | 1.2 Pounds |
| Lens | Standard |
| Lens Coating Description | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Lens Design | Zoom |
| Lens Fixed Focal Length | 70 Millimeters |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF |
| Lens Type | Standard |
| Manufacturer | Sigma Corporation of America |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 884101 |
| Maximum Aperture | 4 f |
| Maximum Focal Length | 70 |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds |
| Media Type | ProductImage |
| Minimum Aperture | 22 |
| Minimum Focal Length | 17 |
| Model Name | 884101 |
| Model Number | 884101 |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Photo Filter Size | 72 Millimeters |
| Real Angle Of View | 79.7 Degrees |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| UPC | 085126884543 019748305872 639713351514 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Viewfinder Type | LCD screen |
| Warranty Description | 1-year warranty |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Zoom Ratio | 4.12:1 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sigma
- **Camera Lens Description:** 70mm f/2.8
- **Compatible Mountings:** Canon EF-S
- **Focal Length Description:** 70 mm
- **Lens Type:** Standard

## Images

![Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 Contemporary DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61aNLhoLDLL.jpg)
![Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 Contemporary DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61VmVTQirNL.jpg)
![Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 Contemporary DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31l12WoP7nL.jpg)
![Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 Contemporary DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61QA48KWT8L.jpg)
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great lens
*by S***T on August 14, 2013*

I've had this lens for about 2 months. I have a Canon Rebel XT with the older 18-55 II non IS lens. It was nearly impossible to get good pictures of my kids unless we were outside in good light. Now, that's not as much of a problem. The wider aperture allows much more light to hit the sensor giving me more keepers. The macro abilities are much better as well. With the 70mm zoom and the close focus distance, I can get great pictures of flowers and such. It's not close enough for shots of insects, but bees and dragonflies will work, if they sit still long enough. Before the 18-55 was a limiting factor in my pictures, now the Rebel is. With the older 8 megapixel sensor, it is easy to get sharp pictures right down to the pixel level. The ability to use faster shutter speeds and the addition of the OS on this lens helps. If you have the newer 18-55 is II lens, I don't know how much of an upgrade this is. But for someone like me that is still living in the dark ages of dslr photography (and will be for a while) this is a worthy upgrade. I'm not getting great vibrant colors with it, but I never did with my 18-55 either. I don't know it it's the camera, lens or just me. Pros: Feels durable/solid OS works well. Took a hand held one second shot while braced. Couldn't blow the picture up, but works for sharing. Zoom and focus rings work smooth. Image quality is great. I've had a lot of positive comments about the pictures I've taken with it. Front element does not turn during focus. Great for polerizers and gradient filters. Much improved auto focus ability over 18-55 Wider aperture allows for a brighter viewfinder. Better for composing shots in lower light. Cons: Much heaver then the non IS version of the 18-55. Not sure about the newer ones. Focus ring is right next to the zoom ring, and turns during auto focus. I had to adjust how I hold my camera. No full time focus. I have to switch to manual to adjust focus. AF/Manual focus switch is a little hard to move, could be a good thing, and I may get used to it. Lens cap doesn't snap on tightly, I have to snap it on, then screw it tight. The cons are a bit more nit picky then anything really. For anyone with an older 18-55 looking for an upgrade, this is a great choice. I can't compare this to the 18-55 IS II lens however. There are plenty of reviews comparing to other lenses. For the money, this seems like a good bet.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sigma 884101 17-70 2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM for Canon (Black)
*by C***9 on April 11, 2013*

I'm using this lens with my Canon EOS 7D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera. I previously used the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens that came with it. I also have the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II. Professional reviews for this lens, as well as reviews for Sigma's other new lens (35mm f/1.4 Art) helped convince me to choose this lens over the Canon 17-55mm f/2.8is, Canon 15-85mm is, Tamrom 17-50mm f/2.8 (VC and nonVC), and even Sigma's own 17-50mm f/2.8 OS. Additionally, Sigma boasts new quality control procedures and technologies they claim will drastically cut down on copy-to-copy variances. Finally, at $500, an extra 20mm of reach, and Macro capabilities, the Sigma 17-70 provides more flexibility and value than its fixed-aperture competitors. The Sigma is noticeably more compact, lighter, and less invasive looking, making it much more useful as a walk-around lens and for street photography. Pros: - Wide focal length range, maintaining excellent Image Quality - Wide aperture (2.8) at its widest focal length (17) - Provides Macro abilities - Uses Sigma's OS which provides valuable help for hand-holding in low light (comparable to Canon's IS) - Compact, light, svelte - Uses Sigma's new, upgraded materials and quality control processes - Comes with hood - Accepts popular 72mm filters - Solid construction - No lens creep - 3 year warranty vs Canon 1 year warranty Cons: - Variable aperture - 2.8-4. Meaning, at the long end (70mm), most used for portraits and sports, the lens has the narrowest aperture(4). - No weather sealing, making it the limiting factor in poor weather on my 7d, as well as on any of Canon's current Full Frame offerings - No lens bag - 3 year warranty is better than Canon's 1 year, but only half Tamron's incredible 6 year warranty I would definitely recommend this lens to anyone still using their kit lens. While it won't measure up to any decent quality prime lens, it's faster, wider, sharper, and more attractive looking than any kit lens for Canon APS-C. It's also cheaper than any of its competitors of similar image quality. Note: I did not include an IQ analysis for sharpness, flare control, or CA, as I believe the professional reviews can provide a much more in depth analysis with their formal tests

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful :)
*by C***S on February 28, 2013*

This is the latest version of the Sigma 17-70 2.8-4 DC Macro OS and the most important thing I can say is this lens is phenomenal. With Sigma's recent update to their product line, this lens falls in the Contemporary class. The build quality is beautiful, I like the feeling of the new plastic they are using, and the "sticky" or "tight" feeling that happens on the zoom ring is gone. It is a wonderfully smooth lens in its operation. The auto focus is smooth, quiet, and accurate. although this lens still lacks full time manual override. The OS is quick and snappy, I can say I am very happy with my purchase. With the build quality update, Sigma has improved the quality of the internal glass too. Sigma is saying the QC of the new lenses is better too, time will tell. I was drawn to this lens because I wanted a versatile lens for portrait and landscape work without the cost of the fixed 2.8 lenses. The extra 20 mm on the long end helps over the 17-50 mm offerings, and the f4 aperture is sufficient for beautiful bokeh with decent subject background separation. This lens give me a portrait and landscape option, has fast enough auto focus to follow the kids in motion, is wide enough for an interesting perspective, has an effective OS system, beautiful color rendition, and wonderful build quality. I believe this lens is a wonderful replacement for all but the L lenses, strike a positive balance between cost and performance, and compliments the 70-200 mm fixed telephotos well. I will update this review down the road, however if first impressions count for anything, this one deserves a second date :)

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