| Large aperture standard zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras and incorporating Sigma's original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function with close up capability |
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| This standard zoom lens is designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras and incorporates Sigma`s original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function. This lens covers several angles of view, from wide to telephoto as well as offering a large aperture of F2.8 at the 17mm focal length. It provides a bright image through the viewfinder and enables photographers to easily check focusing and composition. The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 22cm (8.7 inches) and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2.7 making it ideal for close-up photography as well as landscape and macro photography. ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass and aspherical lenses provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations and high image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range. Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting. The incorporation of HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) ensures quiet and high speed AF. |
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| The lens covers the most frequently used angles of view from wide angle to telephoto. It is a versatile lens ideal for several type of photography. |
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| The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 22cm (8.7”) and maximum magnification of 1:2.7. It has a 4.7cm (1.9”) working distance between the front of the lens and the subject which is convenient for taking close-up picture. |
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| Sigma’s own unique OS (Optical Stabilizer) technology |
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| The lens is equipped with Sigma’s own unique OS (Optical Stabilizer) function. This system allows the photographer to use shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower. For Sony and Pentax mounts, the built-in OS function of this lens can be used even if the camera body is equipped with an anti-shake function. As compensation for camera shake is visible in the view finder, the photographer can easily check for accurate focus and ensure there is no subject movement. |
| * It is not possible to use the built-in OS function of this lens, when using with Pentax ist* series and K100D DSLR cameras. |
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| Large maximum aperture of F2.8 (at 17mm focal length) |
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| The large aperture provides a bright image through the viewfinder and enables photographers to easily check focusing and composition. |
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| An ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass element plus two glass mold and one hybrid aspherical lenses offer excellent correction for all types of aberrations. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range. |
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| Super Multi-Layer Coating |
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| The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting even when the subject is backlit and provides high contrast images. |
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| An inner focusing system and HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) ensure quiet and high-speed auto focus. |
| * AF will not function with Pentax ist* series and K100D DSLR cameras that do not support HSM. |
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| This lens has a rounded 7 blade diaphragm which creates an attractive bokeh to the out of focus area. |
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| The inner focusing system eliminates front lens rotation, making the lens particularly suitable for using the supplied petal-type hood and circular polarizing filters. |
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| This lens is equipped with a zoom lock to prevent the lens from creeping due to its own weight, and to offer protection whilst the lens is being carried. A magnification scale is displayed on the lens barrel, ensuring ease of use. |
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| EISA Awards 2010-2010 European Lens |
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As an all-round lens for APS-C format cameras, the Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM is an excellent choice that offers exceptional value for money. For optical quality, this wide-to-standard zoom can match lenses that cost three times as much. It is a very well made lens that features an excellent image stabilizing system and silent ultrasonic focus motor that offers speed as well as quiet operation. Designed for macro photography, as well as everyday use, it offers a maximum magnification of 1:2.7 and a closest focus distance of just 22cm. |
| EISA (European Imaging & Sound Association) is an organization which consists of 50 photo, video and audio magazines from 18 European countries. Each year, EISA choose the best products released over the past year in Europe from each category of interchangeable lenses, SLR cameras, compact cameras etc. |
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SIGMA 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM is awarded TIPA Best Entry Level Lens in Europe 2010. Designed to be used on APS-C sensor DSLR cameras, this versatile zoom corresponds to a 26-105mm (equivalent). It differs from standard models by its top diaphragm aperture (f2.8-4), the stabilization OS function and its appreciated autofocus HSM system. This modern, good zoom makes high-end optical features accessible to all. |
| Currently, 28 publications from Europe, South Africa, Canada and the USA are members of TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) organization and chief editors and technical editors of these publications constitute this organization. Since 1991, TIPA has presented many awards in several sectors, including imaging. |
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*Vignetting will occur if the lens is used with digital cameras with image sensors larger than APS-C size or 35mm SLR cameras.
*For Pentax and Sony mount, when the OS function of lens body is used, please turn the stabilizer function of camera body off. |
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| OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES |
| SIGMA DG UV 72mm : 00-85126-92374-7 |
| SIGMA DG WIDE CIRCULAR PL 72 mm : 00-85126-92385-3 |
| LENS HOOD LH780-04 : 00-85126-92362-4 |
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