Sigma 668110 17-70mm
Its 17-70mm f/2.8-4 zoom range combines a bright f/2.8 at the wide end with optical stabilization and quiet HSM autofocus for dependable handheld shooting. The lightweight 522g build and close-focusing macro ability let you capture everything from landscapes to near-macro details without switching lenses. This lens is ideal for Sigma APS-C DSLR shooters seeking an affordable all-purpose zoom that handles general photography, on-the-go portraits, and close-up work with stabilization.
Focal length 17-70mm
Aperture f/2.8
Mount Sigma
stabilization Yes
Weight 520 g
af type HSM
lens type macro
52 Overall Score
Price $499
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong aperture (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average macro (12th percentile)
- Below average optical (18th percentile)
- Below average build (25th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 17 |
| Focal Length Max | 70 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | No |
Build
| Mount | Sigma |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.1 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | HSM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma 668110 17-70mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Sony FE SEL2070G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 28-75mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm | 20-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 | f/4 |
| Mount | Sigma | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | false | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 520 | 450 | 540 | 320 | 495 | 488 |
| AF Type | HSM | Stepping Motor | VXD | linear motor | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma 668110 17-70mm | 54.6 | 83.5 | 25 | 11.8 | 18.4 | 85.8 | 89.3 | 35.1 | 83.2 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.6 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 68.1 | 64.5 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 38 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88.1 | 83.1 | 50.4 | 90.2 | 85.8 | 93.1 | 63.5 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87 | 25.9 | 70.2 | 80.4 | 85 | 22.6 | 77.2 | 87.9 | 98.5 |
| Sony FE SEL2070G Compare | 54.6 | 80.2 | 70.8 | 51.1 | 93.1 | 69.9 | 84.2 | 91.7 | 38 |
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