Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro vs Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro and Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG .
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Product |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro |
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG |
Name | Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro | Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG |
Manufacturer | Sigma | Sigma |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro |
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG |
Release Year | 2009 | 2004 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 680 USD | 429 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro |
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG |
Lens Type |
Standard / Normal Macro |
Standard / Normal |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro |
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG |
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 DC HSM OS Macro |
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | YesNote. See below for further information |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG |
Motor Type | No information | N/A |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 22 cm | 33 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Macro 1:1 | No | No (No Macro lens) |
Aperture |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro |
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG |
Maximum 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 |
F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro |
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG |
Construction | 17 elements / 13 groups | 14 elements / 12 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro |
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG |
Focal Length | 17-70 mm | 28-70 mm |
Zoom Range | 53 mm | 42 mm |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization |
Yes
OS |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro |
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 79 mm | 74 mm |
Length | 88 mm | 87 mm |
Weight | 535 gr | 510 gr |
Other |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro |
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 72 mm | 67 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | LH780-04 | N/A |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |