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Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM

Canon EF Autofocus OIS

Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM

Focal length
17–70 mm
Aperture
f/2.8–4
Weight
535 g
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
22 cm
Length
88.9 mm

At a Glance

This Canon EF zoom for APS-C sensors covers 27-112 mm in full-frame equivalent. The aperture starts at f/2.8, and an optical stabilizer is included. Magnification of 1:2.7 (0.37x) at a 22 cm minimum focus distance makes close-up shots possible. The lens weighs 535 g. It fits everyday photography and travel.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • Designed for APS-C: only usable on EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
17 mm
Max. focal length
70 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/4
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
17
Groups
13
Weight
535 g (1.18 lb)
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
22 cm (8.66 in)
Max. magnification
1:2.7 (0.37×)
Length
88.9 mm (3.5 in)
Diameter
79 mm (3.11 in)

Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com, sigmaphoto.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM fit?

The Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM is made for Canon APS-C cameras, where its field of view equals 27-112 mm in full-frame terms. It is not meant for full-frame EOS bodies: EF-S lenses do not mount on them at all, and third-party APS-C lenses vignette heavily.

Canon EF cameras

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensSigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSMSigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | ContemporaryCanon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USMSigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM
Focal length17-70 mm17-70 mm17-55 mm17-50 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8-4f/2.8-4f/2.8f/2.8
Weight535 g465 g645 g565 g
Filter diameter72 mm72 mm77 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance22 cm22 cm35 cm28 cm
Length88.9 mm82 mm110.6 mm91.8 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM: FAQ

Does the Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM have image stabilization?

Yes, the Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM weigh?

The Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM weighs 535 g. It is 88.9 mm long with a diameter of 79 mm.

What filter size does the Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM use?

The Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM takes 72 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM is 22 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM a full-frame lens?

No, the Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 27-112 mm in full-frame terms.

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