A Review of the New Sigma 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary Lens

The new Sigma 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary lens promises nice image quality and a wide focal length in a very light and portable package. Can it deliver on that promise? This great video review takes a look at the performance and image quality you can expect from the lens in practice. 

Coming to you from Christopher Frost, the great video review takes a look at the new Sigma 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary lens. As part of the company's Contemporary line, the 17mm f/4 is practical and portable, but still comes with a variety of nice features, including:

  • 9 elements in 8 groups
  • 2 SLD and 3 aspherical lens elements
  • Stepping motor for fast and quiet autofocus
  • DMF and AF plus MF support
  • Super Multi-Layer Coating for reduced flares and ghosting
  • Aperture ring
  • Focus mode switch
  • Linear and non-linear focus support on L mount
  • Dust- and splash-resistant construction
  • Seven-blade rounded diaphragm for smoother bokeh
  • Compatible with Sigma lens dock
  • Petal hood
  • Magnetic metal lens cap
  • Weight: 7.8 oz (220 g)

Altogether, the 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary looks like another winner from Sigma, and a particularly portable one at that (and I just love that magnetic lens cap). Check out the video above for Frost's full thoughts on the lens.

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Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.

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