Testing the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

("The Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro lens is a large-aperture lens with a maximum f/stop of f/2.8 in wide angle setting. The super wide-angle capability of this zoom lens (equivalent range of approx. 29-119mm when used with a Sigma digital SLR camera) makes it ideal as an everyday large-aperture lens. In addition, the maximum magnification of 1:2.3 also enables close-up photography.

DC lenses are exclusively designed for digital SLR cameras. The image circle (rear of lens) is made to match the smaller dimensions used for the image sensor on digital cameras. As a result these lenses are also more compact and lightweight, and are better matched to digital SLR cameras.")



All pictures are straight out of the 350D, only resized for the web. (To show what this lens can do and to see if there is any problems with the lens)

The next picture in sequence has slight USM applied, no other PP work is done.

For best results, view in 'Original' view.