Sigma 17-70 f/2.8-4 OS Announced

[icassell]

Sigma stabilizes 17-70mm fast normal zoom: Digital Photography Review

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[Atlas77]

I want it! The question is... how much?

[icassell]

MSRP $680

Sigma - Lenses

EDIT: $449 from Amazon [ame]http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-17-70mm-2-8-4-Nikon-Digital/dp/B002ZNJB2S/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1260421459&sr=1-5[/ame]

[icassell]

They also have a new 50-200 f4-5.6 OS

[Atlas77]

MSRP $680

Sigma - Lenses

EDIT: $449 from Amazon Amazon.com: Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Nikon Mount Digital SLR Cameras: Camera & Photo

Thanks, now I just need some sample images.

[icassell]

MSRP $680

Sigma - Lenses

EDIT: $449 from Amazon Amazon.com: Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Nikon Mount Digital SLR Cameras: Camera & Photo

Thanks, now I just need some sample images.

Jeeesh, you want everything!

[Derrel]

Sigma really knows how to exploit a niche, don't they! They have a way of evaluating the major camera makers' lens lineups,and then producing something that the camera makers are not producing--like a 17-70mm f/2.8~f/4 variable maximum aperture zoom lens WITH STABILIZATION for $450.

That is how Sigma got to where it is today...that and making lower-priced versions of popular lenses that the camera makers also make, like the 70-200 f/2.8 Sigma EX.

17 to 70 plus 70-200...Sigma looks to be going for a two-lens knockout punch!

[Atlas77]

MSRP $680

Sigma - Lenses

EDIT: $449 from Amazon Amazon.com: Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Nikon Mount Digital SLR Cameras: Camera & Photo

Thanks, now I just need some sample images.

Jeeesh, you want everything!

LOL, I kinda want this lens, screw my 18-70!

[itznfb]

17 to 70 plus 70-200...Sigma looks to be going for a two-lens knockout punch!

As long as they don't fall apart!

[icassell]

Well, it's not an "EX" glass lens, so I'm leary of it. All of my Sigma lenses are EX and built very well, but I don't know ...

[pugnacious33]

It would have to have EX stamped on it for me to even consider it. Good range though.

[wmc1117]

Does anyone know when it is going to be released?

[icassell]

Does anyone know when it is going to be released?

668306 Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS (Optical Stabilizer) HSM AutoFocus Super Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Nikon AF & Digital Cameras

[Montana]

The original 17-70 is not EX either, but imho its built better than Canon/Nikons consumer lenses. The EX is of coarse better, but there is still a substantial "heft" to the non-EX line.

[wmc1117]

How much of a difference is the OS going to make? I guess my question is, is it really worth the extra money if I am already planning on getting the other 17-70?