I am fortunate to be a Sigma Ambassador and a couple of weeks ago they contacted me and asked if I would like to use the the Sigma 17-70 f2.8-4.0 OS HSM l C. The “C” stands for their Contemporary range in the new Global Vision lens line up. Sigma is now arranging their lenses into three groups, Contemporary, Art and Sports.
**PLEASE NOTE ALL IMAGES USED COME FROM THE SIGMA IMAGING UK WEBSITE**
Their has been a lot of hype and speak of the new Sigma lens lineup and lenses like the Sigma 50mm f1.4 DG HSM Art, have been causing a stir. I was eager to test this lens and another one, the 30mm f1.4 DC HSM, but more on that lens later.
My first impression of the 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM is that Sigma have all intention of stirring things up. I love the new finish on the lenses. It feels solid and the black finish gives it a great upmarket look. The previous 17-70 f2.8-4.5 DC HSM was highly regarded and I Iook forward to putting the new lens through it’s paces. I will not be conducting a full on scientific review of this lens, but more of a user review, for users, by a user.
Real world use with real world results. This first blog will be a introduction to the lens and as mentioned, first impressions.
The lens has a elegant look to it with the new lettering in white and not the gold as the old lens. The old matt finish is replaced by plastic barrel with a solid feel to it and smooth zoom. When compared to a kit lens you immediately feel the difference and know that this lens is a step up.
This lens is not much bigger than the Canon 18-55 kit lens, despite the fact that it has a longer zoom range. Clicking on the images above will take you to the Sigma webpage.
From first use I have found the lens easy to hold and the zoom works smoothly and positively. Switches for AF/MF and the OS work well and are easy to use and find. Focusing I am happy to say is very accurate. Low light focusing to date is quite good although really dark scenes do make it hunt slightly.
I will do another post with test images in the near future when I have had a good chance to test it a bit more out in the field.
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