Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG vs Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG and Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro.
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Product |
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro |
| Name | Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG | Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro |
| Manufacturer | Sigma | Sigma |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro |
| Release Year | 2004 | 2009 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | N/A | 680 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro |
| Lens Type | Standard / Normal |
Standard / Normal Macro |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF-SNikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro |
| 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 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG |
Yes |
| Motor Type | N/A | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 50 cm | 22 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
| Macro 1:1 | No (No Macro lens) | No |
Aperture |
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro |
| Maximum Aperture |
F2,8-4
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F2,8 at 28 mm F4 at 70 mm Variable Aperture |
F2,8-4
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F2,8 at 17 mm F4 at 70 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro |
| Construction | 11 elements / 8 groups | 17 elements / 13 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro |
| Focal Length | 28-70 mm | 17-70 mm |
| Zoom Range | 42 mm | 53 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Yes
OS |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 67 mm | 79 mm |
| Length | 60 mm | 88 mm |
| Weight | 245 gr | 535 gr |
Other |
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 58 mm | 72 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | N/A | LH780-04 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |