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Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 OS Macro 'C' Review

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The Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 OS Macro 'C' lens is a versatile and useful option for still photography and as a travel lens. It offers a good zoom range and a wider aperture than kit lenses, but may not be the best choice for video work due to some flaws. The picture quality is decent, with sharpness and good colors in the middle of images, but some softness and chromatic aberration at wider angles.

The Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 OS Macro 'C' lens is a versatile and useful option for still photography and as a travel lens. It offers a good zoom range and a wider aperture than kit lenses, but may not be the best choice for video work due to some flaws.

Pros
  • Versatile and useful for still photography and travel
  • Good zoom range
  • Wider aperture than kit lenses
Cons
  • Not suitable for video work
  • Some softness and chromatic aberration at wider angles
  • Stiff zoom ring and fiddly focus ring

The build quality is good, although the lens is a bit heavy and may not be suitable for video work due to a stiff zoom ring and fiddly focus ring.

The Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 OS Macro 'C' lens is a versatile and useful option for still photography and as a travel lens. It offers a good zoom range and a wider aperture than kit lenses, but may not be the best choice for video work due to some flaws. The build quality is good, although the lens is a bit heavy and may not be suitable for video work due to a stiff zoom ring and fiddly focus ring. The picture quality is decent, with sharpness and good colors in the middle of images, but some softness and chromatic aberration at wider angles. The lens could be a good choice for those looking for a travel lens or additional zoom range, but may not be the best choice for professional video work.

The picture quality is decent, with sharpness and good colors in the middle of images, but some softness and chromatic aberration at wider angles.

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