Wide Zoom Lens 17-35mm f/2.8-4 EX DG ASHPHERICAL HSM
A super wide-angle zoom lens with a large aperture. Designed to suit the special characteristics of digital cameras
17-35mm F2.8-4 EX DG ASPHERICAL HSM is specially designed to suit the characteristics of digital SLR cameras.This lens has a compact dimensions that features overall length of 86.2mm/3.3in. SLD (Special Low Dispersion) Glass is used for effective compensation of color Aberration. Two pieces of molded glass Aspherical lens elements offer excellent correction for distortion as well as all types of aberration. Excellent optical performance was realized both for Digital SLR cameras and film SLR cameras.
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Minimum focusing distance of 27cm/10.6in allows you to come very near to subject It has a minimum focusing distance of 27cm / 10.6in. at all focal lengths, and maximum magnification ratio of 1:4.5. This super-wide angle lens' useful range of view is very convenient for close-up photography.
HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) provides quiet, high-speed autofocus shooting, as well as full-time manual focus Sigma, Nikon and Canon are equipped with Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM). It is easy to revert to Manual Focus by simply turning the focusing ring and overriding the AF. An inner focus system provides high performance and convenience. The inner focus system allows the lens to be focused without having to rotate the front of the lens, so the lens accepts a Petal-type hood and it is also easy to use a Circular polarizing filter.
Inner Focus System An inner focus system provides high performance and convenience. The non-rotating lens barrel perfectly suits the matched petal shaped lens hood.
SIGMA 17-35mm F2.8-4 EX DG ASPHERICAL HSM is awarded TIPA best consumer lens in Europe , 2004 The large aperture super-wide angle zoom lens Sigma " 17-35mm F2.8-4 EX DG ASPHERICAL HSM " that incorporates the very latest optical technology, wins " TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) best consumer lens in Europe, 2004 " prize.
Currently, 31 publications from 12 countries are members of TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) organization and chief editors and technical editors of these publications constitute this organization.
Editor review : Sigma 17-35mm f2.8-4 EX DG ASHPHERICAL HSM
Overall rating (weighted)
4.0
Sharpness
4.0
Build Quality
4.0
AF Speed
4.0
Value for Money
4.0
The crispness of this lens is testament to Sigma's design ideals, in producing an optic that works at its optimum at the widest setting. Typically Sigma, it's attractively finished and has a robust feel. The lens barrel also features a useful depth-of-field scale. It also boats a decent maximum aperture. As this is a wide-angle zoom, it is good to see that the optimum performance is attained at the 17mm short end whereas most zooms are optimised for the middle of their range.
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My relationship with this item: Editor review
Conclusions at a glance
Would you recommend this Item: Undecided Pros: Sharp at the short end, build quality Cons: Sharpness drops off at the longer end
Last updated: Wednesday, 06 February 2008
User Lens Reviews
Average user rating from: 14 user(s)
Overall rating (weighted)
4.0
Sharpness
4.1
Build Quality
3.9
AF Speed
4.0
Value for Money
4.0
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Sigma 17-35 f/8-4, Monday, 14 July 2008
Overall rating (weighted)
3.5
Sharpness
4.0
Build Quality
3.0
AF Speed
3.0
Value for Money
4.0
good lens that that didn't cost a arm & a leg. gets the job done.
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One of my most used lenses., Tuesday, 08 July 2008
Overall rating (weighted)
4.8
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
4.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
I bought this lens new on a whim as the price was too good to pass up. I now use this lens in most of my photography, automobile racing, nature and some landscape. A favorite next to my 28-135mm Canon. I really like the quality of Sigma lenses for my Canon 20Ds.
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Great lens!, Friday, 04 July 2008
Overall rating (weighted)
3.8
Sharpness
4.0
Build Quality
4.0
AF Speed
3.0
Value for Money
4.0
This is a great lens. I really have nothing to add here from what the guys before e said. All I want to say is I picked this up for $280, right here on Amazon. Don't let this joker get you for $937. What a joke. You could get the Canon for $400 less than that.
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great lens for the price, Thursday, 03 July 2008
Overall rating (weighted)
5.0
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
great lens for the price. would recomend it. takes great pictures
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great lens, Sunday, 29 June 2008
Overall rating (weighted)
4.3
Sharpness
4.0
Build Quality
4.0
AF Speed
4.0
Value for Money
5.0
The lens worked flawlessly on my Canon 40d but I just recently sold all of my canon gear to payoff school loans. I would recommend this lens to anybody looking for a good walk around lens for street photography. I do however like my Sigma 20-40mm f2.8 constant better. But i use it on a Sigma SD14 body. So, I probably would not buy this lens for the Sigma mount though.
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My relationship with this item: I used to own it Where did you buy this item?: Cameta Camera Price paid: 219 When did you buy this item?: february 2008
Conclusions at a glance
Would you recommend this Item: Yes Pros: crisp images even wide open, light weight and great focal range. Cons: none that I could find
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Avoid..., Monday, 05 May 2008
Overall rating (weighted)
1.0
Sharpness
1.0
Build Quality
1.0
AF Speed
1.0
Value for Money
1.0
Long story short, avoid this lens. I went through two copies in two weeks. Both had focus errors on my Mark IIn and my brother 40D. Sorry, just not worth it.
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Lens Functionality, Thursday, 10 April 2008
Overall rating (weighted)
3.8
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
3.0
AF Speed
4.0
Value for Money
3.0
This lens is quite an addition to my current inventory. Although I have not had much chance to use it yet, I can say that it is a quality piece of "kit" at a very competitive price. Works seamlessly with my Rebel XTi.
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Great third party glass, as good as the canon L ve, Sunday, 24 February 2008
Overall rating (weighted)
4.5
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
4.0
Value for Money
4.0
I debated for a while wether to spend the money on the Canon L series 16-35mm, 17-40mm, or this lens. The 17-40mm was almost triple the price and the 16-35mm is 10x the price. So I went to the store and held each one and took some test shots on a tripod at the same settings and outside the store onthe side of the road in Atlanta, GA. The cityscape made a very nice test subject. Okay, to compare the three and explain my decision let me start out with build quality. The Canons feel like they belong on a tank, solid gigantic hunks of metal, very sturdy. But after using them for a little while the weight does wear on you. They don't just look heavy, they are heavy. The sigma is much lighter and a little shorter. The construction is very nice with a beautiful black surface finish. It looks and feels like it will be very rugged. I wouldn't want to drop any of the three on the pavement but I do think the canons would probably survive the experience. But I baby all my gear so I wasn't so worried about the possibility of a drop. But If I had to haul the canons in a pack all day or on the camera I would get very tired, I do alot of walking/exploring shooting and I use the 5D which is already heavy enough with the battery grip and flash attached. So the sigma won out for usability and portability. Now here comes the big surprise, when I got home and looked at the pictures side by side the Sigma was sharper across the board than the 17-40mm and on par with the 16-35mm. The color depth was a tiny Bit better from the 17-40mm versus the other two but I could easily get the other two to that point with a quick fix in photoshop.Some people might say well the sigma is a veriable f2.8-f4 aperture lens where the 17-40mm is a fixed f4 and the 16-35mm is a f2.8 fixed and i say to them that I mainly use the 17-35mm range for landscapes and you never use your lens at f2.8 on landscapes nothing will be in focus. I regularlr stop my lens down to the F16-F22 all the time. So I would never need a fixed aperture. plus at 17mm at F4 you can still hand hold at 1/20th of a second and at say iso 800 that is plenty enough to take band pics in a deemly lit bar with some very interesting and pleasing effects. So I would say if you are going to be shooting in a war zone or the Sahara get the canon 16-35mm it really is the best pro ultra wide there is, but if you want the quality of the canon for a 10th the price and you aren't in a extreme environment get the sigma, it is a diamond in the rough and an asset to my camera bag. I would also recommend getting a good UV protective filter for the front of the lens. Any little speck or scratch on the front optic is very visible because of the wide angle.
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Sigma Wide Angle Lens, Friday, 11 January 2008
Overall rating (weighted)
5.0
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Very good product. I would recommend this lens for anyone looking for a wide angle lens for a Canon digital SLR camera.
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Sigma 17-35, Tuesday, 25 December 2007
Overall rating (weighted)
5.0
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Outstanding lens, Sharp all the through. I was concrened about mid level reviews but chose to get this lens anyway. buy it at this price it's a no brainer.
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Great lens, Thursday, 20 December 2007
Overall rating (weighted)
5.0
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
I should have had a lens like this a long time ago. It's amazing what you can capture with a wide-angle lens and the effect it portrays.
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It's Amazing!!!, Monday, 08 January 2007
Overall rating (weighted)
4.8
Sharpness
4.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
I have a Canon 5D and this lens works perfect with it. It's quickly, not so heavy and you can do the best indoor and landscape pictures of your life. It's also good for creative pictures. I'm really happy!!!
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You get what you pay for, Sunday, 12 February 2006
Overall rating (weighted)
2.0
Sharpness
2.0
Build Quality
2.0
AF Speed
3.0
Value for Money
1.0
This lens in just ok. It is a little soft at the edges and at wide apertures. After using it for a few months I sold it to buy a Canon 17-40 f/4 L. The Canon is a stop slower and a couple hundred dollars more, but the images are sharper and it is weather sealed. I would invest the extra money in a Canon lens.
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One of the best Sigma lenses, Wednesday, 29 June 2005
Overall rating (weighted)
3.8
Sharpness
4.0
Build Quality
3.0
AF Speed
4.0
Value for Money
4.0
Quite a sharp lens, did some very good shots until I replaced it with Canon 16-35 f/2.8. Overall I was very happy with it, the tiny little problem it is a very fragile lens (like most of Sigma lenses), and it needs a very special treatment, also the size of the filter is very big, makes it very expensive to buy 82mm C-PL for example.
