Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro Specifications

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Product
Name Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro

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Manufacturer Sigma
Release Date and Price
Release Year 2006
MSRP 580 USD
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Lens Type
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes
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Focus
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
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Motor Type N/A
Focus Method No information
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm
Macro 1:1 No
Aperture
Maximum Aperture F2,8-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F2,8 at 17 mm
F4,5 at 70 mm
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Diaphragm Blades No information
Optics
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information
Focal Length
Focal Length 17-70 mm
Zoom Range 53 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A
Image Stabilization No
Image Stabilization CIPA rating N/A
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Physical
Weather Sealing No
Diameter 79 mm
Length 82 mm
Weight 455 gr
Other
Filter Type Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm
Lens Hood Included
Lens Hood SKU LH780-04 581
Tripod Collar N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A