A standard zoom lens with excellent resolution power as well as convenient handling, the Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC MACRO is a real head turner with its affordable price. Equipped with multi-layer lens coating to reduce flare and ghosting, it stands out well when dealing with a common problem with digital cameras.

A major selling point of this 17-70mm lens is its macro lens level close up ability which enables a minimum focusing distance of 20cm throughout the entire zoom range. It also has a magnification scale displayed on the lens barrel for ease of use. The lens offers an Inner Focusing System that eliminates front lens rotation and makes it especially suitable to use with petal-type lens hood and other circular polarising filters.

An ideal large aperture standard zoom lens for digital SLR cameras featuring APS-C size image sensor, the17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC MACRO lens is suitable for many shooting conditions such as anniv...

A standard zoom lens with excellent resolution power as well as convenient handling, the Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC MACRO is a real head turner with its affordable price. Equipped with multi-layer lens coating to reduce flare and ghosting, it stands out well when dealing with a common problem with digital cameras.

A major selling point of this 17-70mm lens is its macro lens level close up ability which enables a minimum focusing distance of 20cm throughout the entire zoom range. It also has a magnification scale displayed on the lens barrel for ease of use. The lens offers an Inner Focusing System that eliminates front lens rotation and makes it especially suitable to use with petal-type lens hood and other circular polarising filters.

An ideal large aperture standard zoom lens for digital SLR cameras featuring APS-C size image sensor, the17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC MACRO lens is suitable for many shooting conditions such as anniversary photography, close up and ordinary photography. Users of digital cameras with image sensors larger than APS-C size or 35mm SLR cameras, please beware that vignetting will occur if this lens is used. A zoom lock switch mechanism completes its features to ensure save and easy handling during travels.