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

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

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Product
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Name Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Release Year 2006 2006
Release Date
MSRP 580 USD 670 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information YesNote. See below for further information
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
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Motor Type N/A N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No Yes
Aperture
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG 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
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups 10 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Focal Length 17-70 mm 70 mm
Zoom Range 53 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 79 mm 76 mm
Length 82 mm 95 mm
Weight 455 gr 525 gr
Other
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH780-04 581 LH620-01 270
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A