Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO HSM

Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC OS HSM — A high-performance zoom lens offering exceptional image quality, compactness and performance. The 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro HSM OS is the first lens in the Contemporary line of Sigma’s Global Vision. Best-in-class image quality and compactness let you shoot in the widest possible range of situations. It's the high-level lens you trust for both everyday use and exceptional circumstances. Get yours from Parallel Imported today!

Features:

True macro photography - anytime, anywhere
With a minimum focusing distance of 22cm and a maximummagnification ratio of 1:2.8, this lens rivals macro lenses in results. Being able to shoot close to the subject is a crucial element in photography. This lens features a minimum focusing distance of 22cm and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2.8, producing results that rival those of macro lenses.

HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor)
HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) delivers high AF speed and extremely quiet performance.

Optical Stabilizer
SIGMA’s own unique OS (Optical Stabilizer) function is incorporated. It offers superior stabilization, which makes it possible to compensate for camera shake even in macro range photography where a small blur can be easily identified.

30% more compact than previous lenses of its type
Completely rethinking the materials and structural layout to set a new benchmark for slim lens construction. To create a high-performance, compact lens that’s ideal for use in the widest possible range of situations, SIGMA slenderized the lens barrel by reducing the size of the image stabilization OS unit and optimizing the lens power distribution and structural layout.

Specially designed cam for smooth zooming
The specially designed cam makes possible smooth and rhythmical zooming, allowing photographers to find the right focus instantly and shoot with perfect timing.

High-precision, rugged brass bayonet mount
The brass mount combines high precision with rugged construction. Its treated surfaces and enhanced strength contribute to the exceptional durability of the lens.

A refined, integrated design made with the photographer in mind.
All lenses in SIGMA’s new Contemporary line come with a hood with a high-quality rubberized connector and feature a newly designed lens cap and AF/MF switch, and are designed for intuitive use and superior functionality. Inside, HSM (hypersonic motor) delivers high AF speed and extremely quiet performance. An enhanced algorithm offers even smoother automatic focusing.