{"id":10095,"date":"2017-05-02T18:56:15","date_gmt":"2017-05-02T23:56:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.johntedesco.net\/blog\/?p=10095"},"modified":"2024-12-23T15:02:14","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T20:02:14","slug":"review-why-my-sigma-17-70mm-dc-macro-lens-is-always-on-my-camera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/johntedesco.net\/blog\/2017\/05\/02\/review-why-my-sigma-17-70mm-dc-macro-lens-is-always-on-my-camera\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Why my trusty Sigma 17-70mm lens is always on my camera"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The world of camera lenses is an expensive, daunting place. So I thought I&#8217;d blog about a gem of a lens called the <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2pqXcx6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sigma 17-70mm f\/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM<\/a> that&#8217;s served me well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I know the name is a mouthful. Translated into the way normal people speak, it means this is a versatile lens capable of shooting wide-angle shots; decently zoomed-in shots; shots in dim light with a respectable f\/stop of 2.8 at the widest angle; shots with image stabilization; and extreme close-ups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_lpGR3ug7Iw\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those were all the things I was looking for when I first reviewed this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_lpGR3ug7Iw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">budget-friendly lens in 2013<\/a>, and all these years later it&#8217;s still frequently on my Canon DSLR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two versions of the Sigma 17-70mm f\/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM. The first was announced in 2006, which is the one I bought and enjoy today. Sigma discontinued it but you <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2pqXcx6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">can still find it on Amazon<\/a>. Sigma also released a <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2pCU6aD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">newer, more compact &#8220;contemporary&#8221; version<\/a>. Both lenses only work on crop-sensor cameras, not full frames.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sigma is a handy walk-around lens that shoots great photos &#8212; we&#8217;ll get to that later. But the main reason I bought it was for its versatility shooting DSLR videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;re filming a news event or your unpredictable kids, you might not have time to switch lenses to get the shot you want. It&#8217;s really handy to have a lens on your camera that can handle just about any situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y1HjnzR9cWA\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is hardly the only versatile lens on the market. A great option is made by Canon, the <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2prnfY3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EF-S 17-55mm f\/2.8 IS USM<\/a>. Awesome, awesome lens. But a little pricey. I was seriously considering buying it when I stumbled across the the more affordable Sigma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sigma offers a slightly longer zoom range than the Canon, plus it offers the ability to take extreme close ups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being able to get really close to the subject of a photo or video is sweet. For a recent story about the <a href=\"http:\/\/johntedesco.net\/blog\/2017\/03\/11\/adrift-hot-air-balloon-pilots-faced-little-scrutiny-from-faa-before-deadly-crash-near-lockhart-texas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">safety record of the hot-air balloon industry<\/a>, this was the lens I used when I visited a balloon festival in Helotes and shot clips for a mini-documentary style video. At one point (toward the end of the video) I was in the cramped basket of a balloon, in really close quarters. The macro feature of the Sigma helped me keep everything in focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rjKn-g4BwT0\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same features that make the Sigma so great for video also make it a great walk-around lens for photography. Here are some samples (click on the image to look at a larger version on Flickr):<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/ekrQV7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/johntedesco.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/front-yard-mayhem.jpg\" alt=\"Hosed\" class=\"wp-image-12740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/johntedesco.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/front-yard-mayhem.jpg 720w, https:\/\/johntedesco.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/front-yard-mayhem-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/tedescotimes\/20851622332\/in\/dateposted\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/johntedesco.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Palo-Duro-Canyon.jpg\" alt=\"Palo Duro Canyon\" class=\"wp-image-12746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/johntedesco.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Palo-Duro-Canyon.jpg 720w, https:\/\/johntedesco.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Palo-Duro-Canyon-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/tedescotimes\/20120219712\/in\/dateposted\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"900\" src=\"http:\/\/johntedesco.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Macro-shot-of-frost.jpg\" alt=\"Macro shot of frost and berries\" class=\"wp-image-12743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/johntedesco.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Macro-shot-of-frost.jpg 720w, https:\/\/johntedesco.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Macro-shot-of-frost-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/ncqgbE\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"514\" src=\"http:\/\/johntedesco.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Close-up-of-a-Dragon-Fly.jpg\" alt=\"Dragon Fly\" class=\"wp-image-12752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/johntedesco.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Close-up-of-a-Dragon-Fly.jpg 720w, https:\/\/johntedesco.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Close-up-of-a-Dragon-Fly-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/qeabMD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/johntedesco.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Guadalupe-State-Park-on-the-River.jpg\" alt=\"Guadalupe State Park on the River\" class=\"wp-image-12751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/johntedesco.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Guadalupe-State-Park-on-the-River.jpg 720w, https:\/\/johntedesco.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Guadalupe-State-Park-on-the-River-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main downside of the Sigma is that the aperture gets smaller as you zoom in, meaning it collects less light. That&#8217;s not a problem with Canon&#8217;s EF-S 17-55mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/johntedesco.net\/blog\/2009\/06\/04\/tips-for-shooting-better-video-of-anything\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to shoot better video of anything<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the focus ring on the Sigma isn&#8217;t as silky smooth as a good Canon lens. The auto focus is a little noisier and you can&#8217;t manually focus while in the auto-focus setting. These are problems the Canon lens doesn&#8217;t have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you can live with those downsides, the Sigma might serve you well and help you tell your own stories, just like it has for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sometimes I blog about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.johntedesco.net\/blog\/category\/reviews\/\" target=\"_target\">stuff that helps journalists<\/a>. I pay for all the products I review on my blog. To help defray those costs, I use Google ads and Amazon&#8217;s affiliate advertising program, which provides a way for sites to earn commissions by linking to Amazon.com. There&#8217;s no extra cost to you, and I&#8217;ll never link to stuff I don&#8217;t like or try to make you buy something that sucks. These reviews are my honest opinions. Thanks for reading.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The world of camera lenses is an expensive, daunting place. So I thought I&#8217;d blog about a gem of a lens called the Sigma 17-70mm f\/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM that&#8217;s served me well. I know the name is a mouthful. 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