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

Nikon F (DX/FX) 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

This Contemporary version of the 17-70 mm for Nikon F-Mount APS-C bodies covers 26-105 mm in full-frame terms and weighs 465 g. It opens to f/2.8 at the wide end and has an optical stabilizer. Magnification of 1:2.78 (0.36x) with a 22 cm minimum focus distance supports close-up work. It suits everyday use and travel.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.

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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 designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 26-105 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

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

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensSigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | ContemporarySigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSMNikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IFNikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm F2.8-4E ED VR
Focal length17-70 mm17-70 mm18-70 mm16-80 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8-4f/2.8-4f/3.5-4.5f/2.8-4
Weight465 g535 g390 g480 g
Filter diameter72 mm72 mm67 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance22 cm22 cm38 cm35 cm
Length82 mm88.9 mm75.5 mm85.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesnoyes
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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 26-105 mm in full-frame terms.

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