Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
E Mount cameras .
The Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C is also available in the Leica L mount.
There are 3 more lenses that have the same focal range and aperture values with the Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C that are compatible with the Sony E mount, you can find the review and comparison links of these lenses below.
Lenses in Sony E Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C is a member of Sigma's I-series series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
Sigma I-series Series Lenses in Sony E Mount
Reasons to Buy the Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
0.12m / 4.7 inch
Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C from Amazon B&H PHOTO
Lens Mount
Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C is compatible with cameras that have a Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C has a maximum diameter of 64mm and a total length of 51mm . It weighs 220g / 7.8 oz .
Check the size of the Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C when attached to E Mount cameras :
Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C Size
Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C has a filter thread of 55mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C:
You can also check All Sony E Mount Lenses with 55mm Filter Thread Size
Focal Range
Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C has a fixed focal length of 17mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 25.5mm .
Weather Sealings
The Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Optical Image Stabilization
Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.27x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.12m . For a non-macro lens, the 0.27x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.
Below are the 3 Wideangle Prime type Sony E mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
The Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C features a maximum aperture of F4 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F22. While a maximum aperture of F4 requires a bit more ambient light or a bump in ISO when shooting indoors, it keeps the physical size of the lens much smaller and easier to carry. Given the wider 17mm field of view, the background will naturally stay a bit more in focus, making it ideal for environmental portraits, street photography, or landscapes where context matters. The minimum setting of F22 is excellent for deep depth of field work like macro photography, though you may want to avoid the absolute smallest settings to skip the sharpness loss caused by optical diffraction.
Optical Formula
Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C's optical formula consists of 9 elements in 8 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
Lens Hood
Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C comes with a removable petal shaped lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is LH576-03 .
Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C Lens Hood
What's in the Box of Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C:
Sigma 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary Lens (Sony E) Sigma LCF5501M Magnetic Metal Lens Cap Lens Hood Front Lens Cap Sigma LCR II Rear Lens Cap for Sony E Limited 4-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Body Colour
Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C is available in Black color.
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C.
Top Alternatives of Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C in Other Lens Mounts
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