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title: "Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM Large Aperture Standard Zoom Lens for Sony Digital DSLR Camera"
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# f/2.8 max aperture 72.4° AOV 4-stop stabilization Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM Large Aperture Standard Zoom Lens for Sony Digital DSLR Camera

**Brand:** sigma
**Price:** $2105
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Elevate Your Photography Game!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM Large Aperture Standard Zoom Lens for Sony Digital DSLR Camera by sigma
- **How much does it cost?** $2105 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- sigma enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sigma brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Robust Compatibility:** Designed for a wide range of Sony A-Mount cameras.
- • **Versatile Zoom Range:** Capture everything from wide landscapes to stunning portraits.
- • **Precision Engineering:** Crafted with 7 diaphragm blades for beautiful bokeh effects.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Autofocus:** Experience the power of HSM technology for seamless shooting.
- • **Stellar Low-Light Performance:** Shoot confidently in dim conditions with a maximum aperture of f/2.8.

## Overview

The Sigma17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM lens is a high-performance standard zoom lens optimized for Sony A-Mount cameras. With a maximum aperture of f/2.8, it offers exceptional low-light capabilities and a versatile zoom range of 17-50mm, making it perfect for various photography styles. The lens features advanced HSM technology for fast and quiet autofocus, along with 4-stop image stabilization to ensure sharp images in any setting.

## Description

Large aperture, stabilized, standard zoom lens

## Features

- HSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor) ensures a quiet & high-speed auto focus
- Optimized for Sony A-Mount cameras using APS-C sized sensors

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Real Angle Of View | 72.4 Degrees |
| Maximum Aperture | 2.8 f |
| Minimum Aperture | 22 |
| Image stabilization | 4 stops claimed |
| Compatible Camera Models | Sony A65, Sony A68, Sony DSLR-A390, Sony DSLR-A550, Sony DSLR-A330, Sony DSLR-A230, Sony A99 II, Sony SLT-A58, Sony SLT-A57, Sony SLT-A35, Sony SLT-A37, Sony SLT-A77 II, Sony A57, Sony A35, Sony A58, Sony A99, Sony A55, Sony DSLR-A380, Sony SLT-A55, Sony SLT-A77, Sony DSLR-A500, Sony A100, Sony DSLR-A300, Sony A77 II, Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D (Dynax 5D) |
| Lens Mount | Sony A |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Minimum Focal Length | 17 Millimeters |
| Lens Design | Zoom |
| Lens Fixed Focal Length | 50 Millimeters |
| Lens Coating Description | Super Layer Coating |
| Focal Length Description | 17-50 millimeters |
| Lens | Standard |
| Compatible Camera Mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha DT |
| Maximum Focal Length | 50 Millimeters |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sigma
- **Focal Length Description:** 17-50 millimeters
- **Lens Type:** Standard
- **Compatible Mountings:** Sony/Minolta Alpha DT
- **Camera Lens Description:** 50mm

## Images

![Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM Large Aperture Standard Zoom Lens for Sony Digital DSLR Camera - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Bzy4aDO6L.jpg)
![Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 DC OS HSM Large Aperture Standard Zoom Lens for Sony Digital DSLR Camera - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ttrylLS5L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: EX DC OS HSM, what does these abbreviation means??**
A: EX is Sigma's pro series lens (called EX finished), DC means it is for crop sensor cameras (DG for full frame), OS stands for Optical Stabilization (Image Stabilization) and HSM means it has hypersonic AF motor which is driven by untrasonic waves to provide a quiet operation.

**Q: Is it work with Canon 5D mark II?**
A: It should work but it's not the best choice. The 5D is a full frame camera, and the Sigma is for APS-C sensors (smaller sensor). You will see vignetting (black area at edge of picture). You should consider the Sigma 24-60mm 2.8 instead, or check this list for other Sigma lenses for full frame cameras: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Full-Frame-Lens-Substitutes-Sigma/lm/R1XMV8PZXQALTP

**Q: Does this lens work on the 70D? Looks like it'd be a great lens for video and stills.**
A: Yes it does work and it is a great lens.You will be happy with the picture quality and sharpness.

**Q: Please tell me if this 1 more expensive lens could be used to obtain the similar quality images than 3 less expensive lenses that I am looking at -- 35mm prime f/2.4, 50mm prime f/1.8, the kit 18-55mm lens. I am on a budget and new to SLRs...thanks in advance.**
A: I haven't used the 35mm but i can assure you the image quality is better than the 50 f1.8 or the kit lens.  This sigma will serve you well as a starter lens and actually shouldn't be something you immediately feel like upgrading. Primes are well and good if you are ready for them but zooms are better for starting out.  if you test out different focal lengths you can find out what prime lenses will work best for you.  you don't want to buy a 35mm just to find out you'd rather have a 24, etc.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Stellar Lens
*by A***M on February 8, 2012*

After purchasing this lens I had to join the chorus of praise heaped on it. I had all the intentions of getting the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS to go with my new Canon EOS 60D. However the recent January-March price drop of $60 sealed the deal. I figured it was worth the gamble, or as I've often seen it referred to "the Sigma lottery". The reviews on this lens have been in for a long time, and most of them are quite positive. Some even rate this lens better than the venerable Canon EF-S 17-55. However, there is also the black cloud that seems to hang over Sigma's head - that of variable quality control. You'll see the bitter reviews of folks with bad experiences right here.If you hang around the camera forums, this can get to be even more depressing. People going through all kinds of tests for their lenses, constantly trading them back in for better copies. Or, claiming after going through 2 or three or five copies finally giving up. The brand that usually seems to pop up most often is Sigma. Perhaps because they (more than others) have a range of lenses that go toe-to-toe with the big boys. In some cases they're just as pricey as Canon or Nikkor.The 17-50 is claimed by some to be as sharp, and even sharper than the 17-55 at above f4. For almost half the price I figured it was worth a shot, and this seems to be one of those rare cases where I really feel I got my monies worth. There are some trade-offs in features, but not quality. One thing I'll mention right away that I've seen mentioned elsewhere, and that's a "rattling" noise the OS makes when you shake the lens. Now, it never occurred to me to shake my lens. But I guess I'm odd that way! So, now than I finally have the thing I shook it. You know what? I don't hear it. I mean, I can hear a bit of movement, but nothing like my EF-S 17-85 for instance. Take that for what it's worth!I decided to first test the lens on my "I know how it works and I know it's working" XTi Rebel. The first shots looked promising, and further tests showed it to be sharper than many reviews I've seen. I've posted a photo of the lens center and extreme corner at 17mm f2.8, where the lens is purported to be at its worst. It only gets better from there! After pairing to my 60D, well, keep reading!Fit and finish:This new Sigma no longer uses their matt crinkle sort of rubberized finish. While I liked the old finish, it showed marks, collected dirt and is very hard to clean. The new matt finish is smooth and nice, perhaps nicer than the speckled finish of the Canon EF-S series. The lens feels as of-a-piece, there's not a hollow spot or loose fitting anything anywhere. One complaint I see popping up regards the lens hood fit. At first I was all there with the "it barely hangs on" thing. Jeez, what's up with that? Oh. Duh. You rotate it a bit harder and it snaps in place. A firm "click". Nice. It's not going anywhere. This is very different from past Sigmas and the Canon EF-S lens hoods, which while nicely finished are still flimsy and don't fit all that great. The interior is not ribbed like old Sigmas, nor flocked like Canons, just a simple matte finish. At least it didn't cost $35! Other than that you'll find a zoom lock, AF/Manual and OS On/Off switches. One bizarre characteristic can be seen when viewing the mount and back element. If you zoom the lens out and the element travels inward, the camera's electronics are exposed! I found this weird enough to check my other lenses, and no, this is unique. I guess just don't check it out in a rainstorm and you're good to go. My final comment is that there is no distance scale window (just a distance scale on the barrel), an obvious price cutting issue. I don't really use the scale for a lens this size, but miss the little jewel like window all the same.Function:It is extremely solid and operates smoothly. The zoom is nice and smooth with a good amount of equal resistance in both directions. There is zero creep, and even still there's a zoom lock. This can't be said for the EF-S 17-55. The biggest issue I've got as others have mentioned is the overly thin rotating focus ring and short focus rotation of about 45 degrees (!) with hard stop. This is not a big issue for me in still photography, but it seems this could be a problem with video and somebody as ham-fisted as I am. The feel of the focus ring while smooth offers almost no resistance. In comparison, my other lenses are far superior in feel. Again if manual focus is a priority then this should be a consideration. The switches are a huge improvement over some past Sigmas, and each snaps quickly and firmly with identical feels. The zoom lock is quite small and there's no chance of accidentally hitting it, but it's large enough and has a positive enough feel to find and engage with confidence.Performance:The AF is fast, as fast as any lens I've got. Perhaps it's so fast because of the short focus ring distance? It's not at all noisy. No hunting, no hesitation. Even in low contrast conditions it's just bang on. Considering the horror stories I've heard about the AF, this is another one for the mystery files. OS is another thing - while I've got a pretty steady hand (at certain times of the day, depending on barometric pressure and planet alignment) I'll assume it's doing its job. All the low-light shots with slow shutter speeds I've taken look great - consistent down to 1/10. 1/6 not so much. They claim 4 stops worth so I'll assume it's 3 and call it good! The OS is not at all noisy either, it was enough to concern me at first! I had to put my ear up to it and depress the shutter to confirm its operation when I first started. Summary, AF and OS are everything they should be and more.IQ:It's incredibly sharp across the board. At 17mm and f2.8 is tack sharp center, with a slight softening in the corners - and I do mean slight. at 28mm and above it's mind-boggling. Seriously, I simply can't believe how sharp this thing is wide open. I'd have to say if there's a sweet spot it's around 5.6, but it really is wonderful up to about f/11. Typically, pixel peeping at 100% can be a depressing thing on a Canon APS-C camera. Now I just giggle!Vignetting is quite apparent at the shortest focal length as would be expected, but very evenly gradated. CA is evident in extreme corners at all ranges, most notably distant high contrast objects. On my copy it only seems to be red fringing towards the outside, highly controllable in PP. Barrel distortion is pronounced at 17mm both vertically and horizontally. In comparison, my Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6 has almost no vertical distortion at 10mm. Distortion is pretty much gone by around 24 up. Really nothing unusual for this type of lens. I've actually found my distortion problems go away after owning a lens for a few weeks anyway! Why? I tend to stop shooting brick walls and start shooting other things instead. Of course, the vignetting and distortion are easily fixed as is CA using Lightroom, Photoshop, DxO or a host of other applications.Contrast is another place this lens really shines, as what I would expect from an L series lens. Colors are deep and rich if slightly on the warm side. Flare seems well controlled, I've shot pretty much into the sun with no issues. Bokeh? Meh. It's good, pleasing actually, but nothing I'd call creamy or recommend the lens for. Bright objects do tend to have outlines, but no real fringing, odd shapes, holes or halos. You'll be able to find lots of samples both here and in reviews at lenstip dot com or photozone dot de.Pros- Great fit and finish- Excellent size and weight- Fast, accurate AF- F2.8 is better than usable!- Sharp, great contrast- Better than advertized corner sharpness- Low CA- Image Stabilization- 60% the price of the EF-S 17-55- Comes with case- Comes with lens hood- Center pinch and edge pinch lens cap like most "modern" lens manufacturers (hello Canon?)- Great warrantyCons- Skinny focus ring- Rotating focus ring- Manual focus turn only 45°- Focus ring hard stop- Mediocre focus ring feel and resistance- No full time manual focus- Vignetting at lower focal lengths- No distance scale window- Short focal length- Possible QC issues- Always run the risk of future EOS body incompatibility with third party lensesIf you need an f2.8 type lens, I highly recommend giving Sigma a look. If you're looking to replace your kit lens, or are really only going to have 1 lens you may consider something with more of a focal length like the EF-S 15-85 f3.5-5.6. Basically in this category of lenses there are only about 4 choices. The Canon EF-S 17-55, the Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD SP , the Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 SP XR Di II VC and this. IMHO, the Tamron lenses are out of the running for either being sharp with no VC, or not sharp with VC. Tamron build quality is good but not great IMO. The Canon is top notch IQ but not top notch build, and then (are you listening Canon?) you still have to pony up for a mandatory and potentially lens-saving hood.All I can say is this is a perfect "specialized" walk-around for crop bodies as others have mentioned. For indoor shooting it's a winner. You've got f2.8 in a small well built package that's razor sharp at f4 and above. See my chart test for opinions on f2.8. When introduced this was a pricey lens and it was hard to not consider just spending the extra $200 for an EF-S 17-55. But slowly the price has come down. At its current street price of around $650, it's a deal. Buy it, test it and if you do get a defective copy, then you've been fortunate enough to buy it from Amazon, right? Send it back and get another one, it's just that easy. And speaking of easy, this one is an easy 5 stars.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easily my go to and favorite lens!
*by E***Y on June 3, 2025*

Great great product! I already have the Canon 50mm f/1.4 and the Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM. This Sigma works better than both even with the 2.8 max aperture due to the image stabilization. I am just getting into photography and have a basic rebel t7 but I am able to take great i pages with this lens. Focus is just as fast if not faster. Images are sharper when you zoom in. Easily my favorite lens now. Bokeh is great and am not missing the wider aperture of the 1.8 or 1.4. It is bigger and much heavier but I'm not a professional taking my setup everywhere for hours so it's not that Big of a deal for me. In short it's better than the 2 Canon 50 mm lenses I have and will most likely be selling them.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lente ok, parasol dañado
*by E***E on June 18, 2025*

Llegó en perfectas condiciones, todo bien. Solo me llegó el parasol un poco suelto, de tal forma que no enrosca correctamente con el lente, no lo puedo usar porque se cae

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