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

17–70 mm · f/2.8 · Nikon F AF, Sigma SA

The Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | C is a 17–70 mm zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 for the Nikon F AF, Sigma SA, Canon EF mounts. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances, Milky Way exposure limits and the cameras it fits.

Focal length
17–70 mm
Max aperture
f/2.8
Mount
Nikon F AF
Designed for
1.53× crop

Field of view by sensor

SensorDiagonal angle of view35 mm equivalent
APS-C (1.5×)79.5° – 22.8°26–107 mm
Canon APS-C (1.6×)77.0° – 21.9°27–112 mm
Micro Four Thirds64.9° – 17.6°34–140 mm

Hyperfocal distance

Focal lengthf/2.8f/5.6f/8f/11f/16
17 mm5.3 m2.6 m1.9 m1.4 m0.9 m
70 mm89 m45 m31 m23 m16 m

Circle of confusion 0.020 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).

Longest exposure for sharp stars

CameraNPF rule (wide open)500 rule
APS-C (24 MP)12.6 s @ f/2.819.2 s

Cameras that fit (229)

Where to buy

B&H PhotoAmazonKEH (used)MPB (used)

FAQ

What is the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | C equivalent to on APS-C?
It is designed for a 1.53× sensor, giving a full-frame equivalent of 26–107 mm.
Which cameras is the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | C compatible with?
It fits Nikon D40, Nikon D40X, Nikon D50, Nikon D60, Nikon D70 and more (see the full list above).