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Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM for Pentax KAF3

Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM for Pentax KAF3

153 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 153 reviews of Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM for Pentax KAF3. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the usability. The design is also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the reliability.

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On average, users rate this product 85/100 and experts rate this product 79/100.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM for Pentax KAF3

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM for Pentax KAF3 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the price.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM for Pentax KAF3

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM for Pentax KAF3 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Sigma 17-35mm D lens

Sigma made their mark by being proactive when autofocus SLR cameras appeared back in 1985 and now they are applying the same approach to digital. With the new breed of digital SLRs comes a new demand for wider lenses. Most SLRs use a smaller CCD than...

All in all the Sigma 17-35mm delivers a cracking optical performance, and, at less than half the price of a camera maker's own versions, this is a lens that can't fail to please. Test by Peter Bargh

Jul, 2001

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Expert review by (photoanswers.co.uk)

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro (OS)* HSM | C

Small, light and very competitively priced, the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro (OS)* HSM | C punches well above its weight.

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Expert review by : photodo.com (photodo.com)

REVIEW: Sigma 17-35mm f/2.8-4 EX DG

This lens is one that I was looking forward to testing as I have owned its predecessor for some 18 month now The exercise proves beyond doubt that Sigma are taking their programme of change to digitally enhanced models seriously and not just changing...

Quick, quiet autofocus.; Good build quality; Useable filter size; Value for money; Best at wide end

Performance with wide open aperture could be better

Sigma have taken their upgrade program to digitally enhanced lenses seriously and used the opportunity well. This lens is a shining example in which they have addressed the criticisms of the older model and put them all right without putting the price...

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Expert review by : Bryan Carnathan (the-digital-picture.com)

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS C Lens

No promises, but I would like to complete a full Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS C Lens review in the future.For now, please review the standard test results available for this lens and view the eye candy below.

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM C Review

The Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM C is a very versatile, well-built standard zoom lens that delivers excellent image quality and offers the bonus of good macro performance too, all at a surprisingly affordable price.

Mar, 2014

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Expert review by : Julia Silber (popphoto.com)

Lens Test: Sigma 17–70mm f/2.8–4 DC OS HSM

The first of Sigma's “Contempo-rary” lenses, this APS-C-format 17–70mm f/2.8–4 DC OS ($499, street) suits a wide range of photo subjects. With image stabilization and 1:2.33 magnification, it is a true utility player. The focal range roughly equals a...

Jun, 2013

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Expert review by : Paul Burrows (avhub.com.au)

Sigma 17-70mm f2.8-4.0 DC HSM OS Zoom

The ‘independents’ offer some interesting alternatives to the standard zoom and Sigma has made its 17-70mm model even more appealing by adding optical stabilisation. Report by Paul Burrows.

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sigma 17 70mm F 2 8 4 5 Dc Macro Canon Af

If you are thinking of buying a 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro (Canon AF) lens then the Sigma is the one to go for. I did a lot of recearch before I purchased the Sigma lens and I am really pleased with the pictures it takes. The quality is also far...

Could have come with a UV protector...wishful thinking :-)

Dec, 2007

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