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Sigma C 17-70mm F/2.8-4 DC Macro HSM Lens
For Sony A Mount
Zoom Lens
Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.
Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.72
Quick-Shift Autofocus, also called Direct Manual-Focus (DMF).Lens Description
The Sigma C 17-70mm F/2.8-4 DC Macro HSM is a wide to short telephoto zoom designed for cameras with a APS-C (1.5X) sensor. This bright variable-aperture zoom covers a 17 to 70mm focal-range. It provides the same field of view as a 25.5-105mm lens on a Full-Frame camera.
This 4X zoom lens focuses down to 22cm from the imaging plane, capturing subject with a maximum 0.24X magnification. The lens offers a Quick-Shift AF system which lets the user simply rotate the focus-ring to focus manually. A Super-Sonic motor inside the lens delivers very fast and relatively quiet AF.
The lens weighs 465g.
This version of the lens has a Sony A mount. It directly attaches and is fully compatible with all Sony A mount cameras with APS-C (1.5X) sensors. Sigma also makes this lens for Pentax K mount.
Focal-Range
Angle-Of-View
Maximum Aperture
Viewing Angle Range
Maximum Aperture
Magnification
Weight
Sigma C 17-70mm F/2.8-4 DC Macro HSM Specifications
| Brand | Sigma | Model | C 17-70mm F/2.8-4 DC Macro HSM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount | Max FLM | 1.5X | |
| Focal Range | 17 - 70mm | View Angle | 80 - 23° |
| Max Aperture | F/2.8 - 4 | Min Aperture | F/22 |
| Min Focus | 22cm | Magnification | 0.24X |
| Filter Size | 72mm | Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Size (D x L) | 79 x 82mm | Weight | 465g |
| Tilt | N / A | Shift | N / A |
| Stabilization | Protection | None | |
| Zoom Drive | Mechanic | Focus Drive | AF with Quick-Shift |
| Zoom Mechanism | External | Focus Mechanism | External |
| Hood | Bayonet | Focus Motor | Super Sonic |
| Perspective | Rectilinear | Introduced | 2013-01-07 |
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Sigma 17-70mm F/2.8-4 Facts
Zoom LensRectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.72Quick-Shift Autofocus, also called Direct Manual-Focus (DMF).| 17-70mm Focal-Range | F/2.8-4 Max Aperture |
| 72mm Filter Thread | AF with Quick-Shift |
| Sony A Mount | APS-C (1.5X) Coverage |
| 465g Lens Weight | 79 x 82mm (D x L) |
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