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

Canon EF Autofocus OIS

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

Focal length
17–70 mm
Aperture
f/2.8–4
Weight
465 g
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
22 cm
Length
82 mm
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At a Glance

Offering 27-112 mm in full-frame equivalent, this Contemporary zoom is made for Canon EF bodies with APS-C sensors. It starts at f/2.8, has an optical stabilizer and weighs 465 g. A magnification of 1:2.78 (0.36x) at 22 cm minimum focus distance allows close-ups. Everyday shooting and travel are its main uses.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Travel

Worth knowing

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

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Technical Specifications

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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
16
Groups
14
Weight
465 g (1.03 lb)
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
22 cm (8.66 in)
Max. magnification
1:2.8 (0.36×)
Length
82 mm (3.23 in)
Diameter
79 mm (3.11 in)
Announced
September 2012

Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com

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

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

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

APS-C:
Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)

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 | Contemporary compared

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

LensSigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | ContemporarySigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSMCanon 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
Weight465 g535 g645 g565 g
Filter diameter72 mm72 mm77 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance22 cm22 cm35 cm28 cm
Length82 mm88.9 mm110.6 mm91.8 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary: FAQ

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

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

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

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

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

The Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary weighs 465 g. It is 82 mm long with a diameter of 79 mm.

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

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

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

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

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

No, the Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary 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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