Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM vs Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM and Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro.

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Product
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Name Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Release Year 2008 2008
Release Date
MSRP 1400 USD 580 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Mount Canon EFNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 38 cm 20 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Maximum Aperture F2,8 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
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Construction 14 elements  /  12 groups 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Focal Length 24-70 mm 17-70 mm
Zoom Range 46 mm 53 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 EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 88 mm 79 mm
Length 94 mm 82 mm
Weight 790 gr 490 gr
Other
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH876-01 571 LH780-04 581
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A