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Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro AutoFocus Super Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Canon EOS Digital Cameras

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.3 stars

(based on 7 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Clear glass(3), Consistent output(3), Durable(3), Easily accessible controls(3), Easy to clean(3)

Best Uses:

General purpose(3), Portraits(3), Travel(3)

Fantastic lens

By Bill

from Jacksonville Florida on 4/19/2008

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easy To Clean, Lightweight, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Cons:

Lens Creep

Best Uses:

General Use, Portraits, Sports/Action, Wildlife

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Focus is tack sharp and, in macro, just about starts at the surface of the lens (UV filter). Lens creep is an issue, especially when pointed down which seems to be common with Sigmas. Used it for almost a year now, love it, buy it, done.

Images shared by: Bill

Shows focus and DOF

Tags: Made with Product

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Sigma 17-70 a great lens

By Clairbear

from East stroudsburg, Pa on 9/26/2007

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easy To Clean, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Portraits, Professional Work, Sports/Action, Upgrade

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This lens is awesome bright claer and solidly built. The lenses Is a great Adjunct to my new Canon 40D. Well worth the price at a fraction of the price of the comparable Canon. The zoom is a little tighter than I am used to but that means it won't slip from one focal length to anothe when I don't want it to.
My advice buy this lens.

No regrets with this lens

By Gary

from San Marcos, TX on 9/6/2007

Pros:

Consistent Output, Rugged

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

General Use, Macro

Describe Yourself:

Serious Amateur

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is an excellent all purpose lens with the added benefit of macro work. I am currently using a Canon Rebel XT and this lens is perfect for taking to any function but it's amazing on the macro end. It's a little heavy but worth carrying around.

Images shared by: Gary

70mm (macro) on Canon Digital Rebel XT

Tags: Using Product

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Excellent Lens

By Bryan "On his toes" McIntyre

from Salisbury, North Carolina on 7/10/2007

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Clean, Fast autofocus, Lens Barrel Lock, Lightweight, Quiet, Strong Construction

Cons:

Inconsistant

Best Uses:

Back-Up, General Use, Portraits, Professional Work

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast, Semi-Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Has been a great back up lens. Used on back up body for weddig photography and does a wonderful job. There are occasional blurry photo's for no reason, but it's rare.All in all has been a wonderful lens and works well in low light.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Excellent, affordable lens.

By Xenolith

from Atlanta, GA on 2/12/2007

Pros:

Clear Glass, Easily Accessible Controls, Easily Mounted, Lightweight, Strong Construction

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Best Uses:

Fun, Outdoor, Photojournalism, Travel

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is a great and affordable lens. I've used it in all kinds of lighting situations and have never had problems. Works well with filters and hoods.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Great for serious amateur, not for pro

By Medievalist from Canton OH on 12/2/2006

Pros:

Clear Glass, Easily Accessible Controls, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Documentary, Travel

Excellent low-light and macro performance, short minimum focus distance make it excellent for museum exhibit photography or photoos of craft projects. Low geometric distortion for the price. Autofocus is a little slow. Has become my #1 "walkaround" lens for general photography. (I'm a serious amateur but not a pro.)

[10 of 10 customers found this review helpful]

Wow, unexpected Quality for the price!

By Doug the Bargin Hunter

from Sunnyvale, CA on 9/5/2006

Pros:

Clear Glass, Easily Accessible Controls, Easily Mounted, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Art, Documentary, Fun, Photojournalism, Travel

What an unexpected surprise! This lens is awesome, I had my doubts, but the construction is superb, the resulting pictures are clear and bright. Great macro too! Performs well in hand-held, low-light photography and bright daylight shots too. This is my new everyday lens.

Customer Reviews about the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro AutoFocus Super Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Canon EOS Digital Cameras at Adorama