Sigma DC 17-70mm 1:2.8-4.5 Macro Question

[BillS22]

I own a Sigma DC 17-70mm 1:2.8-4.5 Macro, which I love.

But I bought this lens before the OS version came out.

Does Sigma have a trade up program?

Also, is the new OS version as good as my current version?

Thanks,
Bill

 

[BillS22]

I purchased the OS version and waiting delivery.

I am very impressed with my non OS version, so I hope to have similar results with the OS version.
I will post my impressions after I receive my new lens.

 

[daggochgryning]

What were your impressions with the OS version of the lens?
The lens is reported to be one of the best standard zooms made by SIGMA.

 

[xpatUSA]

I own a Sigma DC 17-70mm 1:2.8-4.5 Macro, which I love.

But I bought this lens before the OS version came out.

Also, is the new OS version as good as my current version?

Thanks,
Bill

Hi Bill,

I have one same as yours.

The Sigma DC 17-70mm 1:2.8-4.5 Macro is said to have better optical quality than later versions, HSM, OS, etc.

Have a look at slrGear.com . .

best regards,

 

[dirk]

Check also the new "Art" version. I think dpreview said that it shall be slightly better then the predecessor...

But if I were you, I would wait until you get more infrmation about the upcoming 18-200 contemporary zoom. Sigma only announced that it will com ein 2014. No exact date and no price is yet available.

Best wishes