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chromo · 02-22-2013, 06:06 AM

Just wondering if anyone has one of these and would like to coment on its performance.

Sigma 17-70mm f2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens.

If they are good I might consider it a near future purchase.

bdery · 02-22-2013, 06:14 AM

Wow, those are large letters!

I suggest you read both the user reviews here in the database, and the extensive review that compares it to the first version of the lens, and the Pentax 17-70.

chromo · 02-22-2013, 06:22 AM

Originally posted by bdery

Wow, those are large letters!

I suggest you read both the user reviews here in the database, and the extensive review that compares it to the first version of the lens, and the Pentax 17-70.

ha ha yeah that's cos I copied it.
i looked in the data base but didn't see any reviews attached to it.
I'll have another look.

stormtech · 02-22-2013, 06:26 AM

Originally posted by chromo

ha ha yeah that's cos I copied it.
i looked in the data base but didn't see any reviews attached to it.
I'll have another look.

Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens Reviews - Sigma Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

PBandJ · 02-22-2013, 06:33 AM

I just bought the non-OS HSM version (=version 1) and love it. I deliberately made the decision to get this version instead of the OS HSM version, based on my interpretation of info I found online on both lenses.

Erd§ · 02-22-2013, 06:48 AM

Originally posted by PBandJ

I just bought the non-OS HSM version (=version 1) and love it. I deliberately made the decision to get this version instead of the OS HSM version, based on my interpretation of info I found online on both lenses.

I agree wholeheartedly with PBandJ! And not just because I have one for sale in the marketplace.. *looks left and right with shifty eyes*

JinDesu · 02-22-2013, 06:55 AM

I have a 17-70 F2.8-4 HSM. Do you have any lenses that I may perhaps know, and can give you some comparison information?

**arv** · 02-22-2013, 07:27 AM

BTW, there are examples from the new Sigma's 17 - 70mm at lenstip.com.

A.

jamarley · 02-22-2013, 07:52 AM

I have the non HSM version. Hardly ever leaves my K5, except when the weather is real bad or I anticipate needing more reach.
(Glad to see others saying it's better than the newer version.)

slip · 02-22-2013, 07:58 AM

I own the first version the 17-70mm 2.8 -4.5. The biggest reason I like it is the "macro" capabilities...not a true macro, but it can focus in up to the point where the lens shadows the subject. I believe that the new version can't get as close.
Good luck with your decision

Randy

Tonto · 02-22-2013, 08:00 AM

I also have the previous version- its my most used lens such a great zoom range. The HSM would make it even better (fast/quieter although has never bothered me on those two factors).
I really don't know if the OS is worth paying extra for unless you are shooting alot of tight portraits in low light conditions.

**K(s)evin** · 02-22-2013, 08:01 AM

My copy has a hard time locking focus between 50-70mm on my K5. It doesn't focus at all on my new K-01. The photos are quite sharp and lovely otherwise.

PBandJ · 02-22-2013, 09:05 AM

Originally posted by K(s)evin

My copy has a hard time locking focus between 50-70mm on my K5. It doesn't focus at all on my new K-01. The photos are quite sharp and lovely otherwise.

I wonder how you can investigate that? I have the version 1 on my K01 and it's a perfect match.

bdery · 02-22-2013, 09:10 AM

Originally posted by jamarley

I have the non HSM version. Hardly ever leaves my K5, except when the weather is real bad or I anticipate needing more reach.
(Glad to see others saying it's better than the newer version.)

Mine is my most used lens, too. Nothing beats its versatility.

I wrote the comaprative review and foud that the v1 was a tiny tiny bit sharper than the v2. HSM was a nice bonus but the v2 is larger, and the in-lens OS drains the batteries quite fast, with Pentax's SR it's not really needed.

Originally posted by Tonto

I really don't know if the OS is worth paying extra for unless you are shooting alot of tight portraits in low light conditions.

With Pentax it's not worth it at all, except if you really need your viewfinder view to be stabilized. And with a relatively wide lens, it's not much of an issue. With a long tele it could be different, a stabilized view could be useful.

**K(s)evin** · 02-22-2013, 09:14 AM

Originally posted by PBandJ

I wonder how you can investigate that? I have the version 1 on my K01 and it's a perfect match.

With EVERY shot I try on the K01, I get exactly 3 clicks of the HSM motor and then it stops.

02-22-2013, 06:06 AM	#1
chromo Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Coast NSW Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 581	Sigma 17-70mm curiousity Just wondering if anyone has one of these and would like to coment on its performance. Sigma 17-70mm f2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens. If they are good I might consider it a near future purchase.

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02-22-2013, 06:14 AM	#2
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,363	Wow, those are large letters! I suggest you read both the user reviews here in the database, and the extensive review that compares it to the first version of the lens, and the Pentax 17-70.

02-22-2013, 06:22 AM	#3
chromo Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Coast NSW Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 581 Original Poster	Originally posted by bdery Wow, those are large letters! I suggest you read both the user reviews here in the database, and the extensive review that compares it to the first version of the lens, and the Pentax 17-70. ha ha yeah that's cos I copied it. i looked in the data base but didn't see any reviews attached to it. I'll have another look.

02-22-2013, 06:26 AM	#4
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by chromo ha ha yeah that's cos I copied it. i looked in the data base but didn't see any reviews attached to it. I'll have another look. Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens Reviews - Sigma Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

02-22-2013, 06:33 AM	#5
PBandJ Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Washington DC metro area Photos: Gallery Posts: 480	I just bought the non-OS HSM version (=version 1) and love it. I deliberately made the decision to get this version instead of the OS HSM version, based on my interpretation of info I found online on both lenses.

02-22-2013, 06:48 AM	#6
Erd§ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SEQ Posts: 323	Originally posted by PBandJ I just bought the non-OS HSM version (=version 1) and love it. I deliberately made the decision to get this version instead of the OS HSM version, based on my interpretation of info I found online on both lenses. I agree wholeheartedly with PBandJ! And not just because I have one for sale in the marketplace.. looks left and right with shifty eyes

02-22-2013, 06:55 AM	#7
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	I have a 17-70 F2.8-4 HSM. Do you have any lenses that I may perhaps know, and can give you some comparison information?

02-22-2013, 07:27 AM	#8
arv Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 416	BTW, there are examples from the new Sigma's 17 - 70mm at lenstip.com. A.

02-22-2013, 07:52 AM	#9
jamarley Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Photos: Gallery Posts: 409	I have the non HSM version. Hardly ever leaves my K5, except when the weather is real bad or I anticipate needing more reach. (Glad to see others saying it's better than the newer version.)

02-22-2013, 07:58 AM	#10
slip Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2 hours north of toronto ontario canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,535	I own the first version the 17-70mm 2.8 -4.5. The biggest reason I like it is the "macro" capabilities...not a true macro, but it can focus in up to the point where the lens shadows the subject. I believe that the new version can't get as close. Good luck with your decision Randy

02-22-2013, 08:00 AM	#11
Tonto Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wellington Posts: 969	I also have the previous version- its my most used lens such a great zoom range. The HSM would make it even better (fast/quieter although has never bothered me on those two factors). I really don't know if the OS is worth paying extra for unless you are shooting alot of tight portraits in low light conditions.

02-22-2013, 08:01 AM	#12
K(s)evin Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 476	My copy has a hard time locking focus between 50-70mm on my K5. It doesn't focus at all on my new K-01. The photos are quite sharp and lovely otherwise.

02-22-2013, 09:05 AM	#13
PBandJ Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Washington DC metro area Photos: Gallery Posts: 480	Originally posted by K(s)evin My copy has a hard time locking focus between 50-70mm on my K5. It doesn't focus at all on my new K-01. The photos are quite sharp and lovely otherwise. I wonder how you can investigate that? I have the version 1 on my K01 and it's a perfect match.

02-22-2013, 09:10 AM	#14
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,363	Originally posted by jamarley I have the non HSM version. Hardly ever leaves my K5, except when the weather is real bad or I anticipate needing more reach. (Glad to see others saying it's better than the newer version.) Mine is my most used lens, too. Nothing beats its versatility. I wrote the comaprative review and foud that the v1 was a tiny tiny bit sharper than the v2. HSM was a nice bonus but the v2 is larger, and the in-lens OS drains the batteries quite fast, with Pentax's SR it's not really needed. Originally posted by Tonto I really don't know if the OS is worth paying extra for unless you are shooting alot of tight portraits in low light conditions. With Pentax it's not worth it at all, except if you really need your viewfinder view to be stabilized. And with a relatively wide lens, it's not much of an issue. With a long tele it could be different, a stabilized view could be useful.

02-22-2013, 09:14 AM	#15
K(s)evin Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 476	Originally posted by PBandJ I wonder how you can investigate that? I have the version 1 on my K01 and it's a perfect match. With EVERY shot I try on the K01, I get exactly 3 clicks of the HSM motor and then it stops.

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