Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro vs Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro and Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro.

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Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Name Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Release Year 2006 2008
Release Date
MSRP 580 USD 580 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm 20 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Maximum Aperture F2,8-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F2,8 at 17 mm
F4,5 at 70 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F2,8 at 17 mm
F4,5 at 70 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Focal Length 17-70 mm 17-70 mm
Zoom Range 53 mm 53 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 79 mm 79 mm
Length 82 mm 82 mm
Weight 455 gr 490 gr
Other
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH780-04 581 LH780-04 581
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A