Sigma 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary Lens (Sony E)
Model: 415965
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General Information
Weight | 7.8 oz / 220 g |
Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.5 x 2" / 64 x 50.8 mm |
Filter Size | 55 mm (Front) |
Image Stabilization | No |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Diaphragm Blades | 7, Rounded |
Optical Design | 9 Elements in 8 Groups |
Macro Reproduction Ratio | 1:3.6 |
Maximum Magnification | 0.28x |
Minimum Focus Distance | 4.7" / 12 cm |
Angle of View | 103.7° |
Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
Lens Mount | Sony E |
Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
Focal Length | 17mm |
The 17mm f4 DG DN is a valuable and fun addition to Sigma’s Contemporary I series of compact and affordable full-frame lenses. Here’s an affordable ultra-wide lens that’s small and light, but well-built with fast focusing and sharp results corner to corner.
The final hurdle for most of the iSeries lenses will be the price. At $599 USD, this isn’t a cheap lens, but it’s also quite a premium little lens. The challenge is perceptual. A big ART series lens at $900 feels like a value, and while this is a very quality little lens, the small size makes some...
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Beautifully crafted lens with a lot of loving touches, Has a weather sealing gasket, STM focus motor is quick and quiet, CA fairly well controlled, Excellent wide open sharpness, Good color and contrast, Good flare resistance, Extremely compact
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Might be perceived as slightly expensive, Some obvious vignette and distortion, The AF/MF switch can be a little hard to engage due to space
Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with L Mount cameras. Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C is a member of Sigma's I-series series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
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Weather-sealed, Autofocus, AF/MF Switch on Lens, Aperture Ring, Hood supplied, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, Extreme Wide-angle capability, Minimum focus distance of, 0.12m / 4.7 inch, Not so fast for a short Prime Lens
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Weather-sealed, Autofocus, AF/MF Switch on Lens, Aperture Ring, Hood supplied, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, Extreme Wide-angle capability, Minimum focus distance of, 0.12m / 4.7 inch, Not so fast for a short Prime Lens
Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with E Mount cameras. Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C is a member of Sigma's I-series series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
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Weather-sealed, Autofocus, AF/MF Switch on Lens, Aperture Ring, Hood supplied, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, Extreme Wide-angle capability, Minimum focus distance of, 0.12m / 4.7 inch, Not so fast for a short Prime Lens
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Weather-sealed, Autofocus, AF/MF Switch on Lens, Aperture Ring, Hood supplied, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, Extreme Wide-angle capability, Minimum focus distance of, 0.12m / 4.7 inch, Not so fast for a short Prime Lens
Thanks to Gentec (Sigma’s Canadian Distributor) for sending me a pre-release review loaner of this lens. As always, this is a completely independent review. *The tests and most of the photos that I share as a part of my review cycle have been done with the
Sigma’s relatively new I Series of compact and nicely designed lenses now has nine members, and this Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN is the latest and widest of the gang. The I Series sits within the company’s Contemporary segment, so we should expect good performance at a price that makes the lens accessible...
A slim, wide-angle prime with I Series aesthetics
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Crisp, wide-angle optics, Snappy, quiet autofocus, Supports 1:3.6 macros, On-barrel aperture control, Aluminum construction with classy magnetic cap
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Not fully weather-sealed, Shows some focus breathing, LoCa false color visible in backgrounds
- Full-Frame | f/4 to f/22
- Compact Ultra-Wide Angle Prime
- Fast Internal Focus System
- Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm
- Metal Lens Barrel
- Dust & Splash-Resistant Design
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- Sigma 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary Lens (Sony E)
- Sigma LCF5501M Magnetic Metal Lens Cap
- Sigma LCR II Rear Lens Cap for Sony E
- Lens Hood
- Front Lens Cap
- Limited 4-Year Manufacturer Warranty