Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro vs Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro and Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM.
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Product |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM |
| Name | Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro | Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM |
| Manufacturer | Sigma | Sigma |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM |
| Release Year | 2006 | 2008 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 580 USD | 1400 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM |
| Lens Type |
Standard / Normal Macro |
Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM |
| Mount | Canon EF-SNikon F | Canon EFNikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM |
| Autofocus (AF) | YesNote. See below for further information | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
Yes |
| Motor Type | N/A | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 20 cm | 38 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
| Macro 1:1 | No | No (No Macro lens) |
Aperture |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM |
| 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 Variable Aperture |
F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM |
| Construction | 15 elements / 12 groups | 14 elements / 12 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM |
| Focal Length | 17-70 mm | 24-70 mm |
| Zoom Range | 53 mm | 46 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 79 mm | 88 mm |
| Length | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Weight | 455 gr | 790 gr |
Other |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 72 mm | 82 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | LH780-04 581 | LH876-01 571 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |