Sigma 17-35mm F2.8 EX Aspherical HSM Lens for Nikon-AF Camera

by Sigma

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000501TN
• Item model number: 510955
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 29, 2000

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Sigma 17-35mm f2.8 EX aspherical HSM lens combines a fast f2.8-f4 maximum aperture with an ultra-wide-angle zoom of 17-35mm. Also, by incorporating aspherical lens elements in the front and rear lens groups, it corrects spherical aberration that could distort your images. The internal focusing system prevents the deterioration of optical quality when you are at a close distance to your subject, and it eliminates the rotation of the front barrel during focusing. The AF drive comes equipped with a silent, responsive hypersonic motor that lets you photograph your subjects without disturbing them. This lets you capture amazing wildlife shots without the noise of an ordinary AF lens. The lens materials used in this lens are lead-free and arsenic-free ecological glass. This model is dedicated to Nikon AF SLR cameras.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You'll never buy anything but a Sigma HSM lens again!, January 31, 2004

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Chris J Terry (West Palm Beach, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sigma 17-35mm F2.8 EX Aspherical HSM Lens for Nikon-AF Camera (Electronics)

This is was my thrid Sigma EX HSM lens. While I've had other Sigma lens I purchased them mostly for the price. The quality was OK/acceptable. But these EX HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) lens are the finest quality lens I've ever put my hands on! They are mostly metal vs mostly plastic. They are smooth as silk and extremely FAST focus. They seem not to seach back and forth as much for the focal point--they lock on almost immediately. This lens makes brilliant true color shots and works great with my Nikon D100. With the digital camera 1.4x factor this lens is like having a 24-50 on a film camera. While with telephoto lens this is like getting extra lens for free--with wide angles you loose a bit. But that is the camera's fault not the lens. The lens comes with a beautiful case and a high-tech lens shade. You'll never buy anything but a Sigma HSM lens again. Too bad they don't make the HSM for all their models.