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title: "Sigma 583306 17-50mm f2.8 EX DC HSM Optical Stabilized lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras with APS-C Sensors"
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# Optical Stabilization: 4 stops slower shutter speed Constant f/2.8 aperture for low-light & bokeh Hyper Sonic Motor for fast, silent autofocus Sigma 583306 17-50mm f2.8 EX DC HSM Optical Stabilized lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras with APS-C Sensors

**Brand:** sigma
**Price:** VT180281
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Elevate your Canon shots with pro-level clarity & control — don’t just capture moments, own them!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sigma 583306 17-50mm f2.8 EX DC HSM Optical Stabilized lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras with APS-C Sensors by sigma
- **How much does it cost?** VT180281 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- sigma enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sigma brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Versatile Zoom Range:** From 17mm wide-angle landscapes to 50mm portraits, this lens adapts seamlessly to your creative vision on APS-C Canon DSLRs.
- • **Steady Shots, Anytime:** Optical stabilization lets you capture crisp images handheld at shutter speeds up to 4 stops slower—perfect for dynamic scenes and low light.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Autofocus:** Hyper Sonic Motor ensures fast, silent, and precise focusing so you never miss the moment or disrupt your environment.
- • **Pro-Level Build & Control:** Solid construction with full-time manual focus override and a 77mm filter thread for professional-grade customization and accessories.
- • **Bright & Consistent Aperture:** Shoot stunning portraits & landscapes with a constant f/2.8 aperture that delivers creamy bokeh and sharp focus in any light.

## Overview

The Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Optical Stabilized lens is a high-performance zoom lens designed for Canon APS-C DSLRs. Featuring a constant bright f/2.8 aperture, advanced optical stabilization for up to 4 stops slower shutter speeds, and a Hyper Sonic Motor for fast, silent autofocus, it delivers sharp, vibrant images across a versatile focal range. Its robust build, full-time manual focus override, and 77mm filter compatibility make it a favorite among enthusiasts seeking professional quality and creative flexibility.

## Description

Product Description Sigma 1750mm f28 EX DC HSM Optical Stabilized Zoom Lens Canon Fit 583954 Cameras Camera Accessories. A high quality 17-50 mm f2.8 zoom lens with optical stabilization for Canon Digital SLR Cameras. Manufacturer's Description A high quality large constant f2.8 aperture standard zoom lensThe optical stabiliser function offers the use of shutter speeds approximatly 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possibileThe fast maximum aperture of f2.8 provides an attractive background blur and improves autofocus speedsTwo FLD ("F"low dispersion) and one aspherical element provide excellent correction for all types of aberationsFull time manual focus overrideThe Super Multi-Layer lens coating reduces flare and ghosting and provides high contrast imagesThe incorporation of Hyper Sonic Motor ensures a quiet and high speed autofocusThe lens has a seven blade rounded diaphragm which creates an attractive blur to the out of focus areas of the imageThe inner focusing system eliminates front lens rotation, making the lens suitable for circular polarising filter.To customize the focus setting of your lens: In “SIGMA Optimization Pro”, please select the cell covering the focus range you would like to customize. You can change the setting by clicking left and right arrows in the spin box. Moving towards the “–” end, you can set the focusing position in front, and towards the “+” end slides it to the back. After the customization, please take some test shots and re-adjust it with the software if necessary. P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Box Contains Sigma See more

Review: Expensive but I cannot fault it - I wanted a zoom lens to replace the 18-55 kit lens on my Nikon D5100. I also have the Nikon 35mm 1.8g, but in practice I tended to use the zoom lens more despite the lower image quality. I was looking for great image quality and sharpness with effective stabilisation. The wide constant aperture was a bonus rather than a necessity. This lens was recommended to me by a wedding photographer who chose it instead of a mega-expensive Nikon. I chewed over this for ages - I considered Tamron equivalent both without VC (cheap) and with (not as cheap but not as good?), also the bargain Nikon 50mm 1.8 for image quality. The Sigma is very expensive in absolute terms for an enthusiast like me, but in the end the reviews swayed me. I had some reservations about what I had heard regarding variations between samples, but I decided that I would test the lens extensively on arrival. If there were any shortcomings I would simply use desertcart's excellent return system until I found a good one. After the 30 day mark there would be Sigma's 3 year guarantee to fall back on. I am pleased to report that this has not been necessary - it's a good 'un. The lens arrived in great condition - it is solid and heavy and feels like a professional item should. In use the weight helps dampen vibrations and is a positive thing. It resembles my Sigma 10-20 EX in looks and feel. It takes good images! I have compared it in "blind" tests with my other 2 lenses at 35mm on a tripod. As expected the Sigma wins with the 35mm close behind. In particular the Sigma is much better than the 35mm at controlling CA. Although worthy, the kit lens is beaten hands down, especially towards the edges of the frame. The AF works very well, I tested this and found it was bang on - more accurate than my manual focussing skills. I would give this lens 5 stars if it was less expensive, but I guess you get what you pay for. This lens ticks all the boxes - great build and image quality so far, with stabilisation and useful zoom. I think however that if you can adapt to framing without zoom and have steady hands that a couple of Nikon prime lenses could do some of the job, possibly for less money. The Sigma gives good results at the 17mm end, which I find useful. I am very happy with this lens and would buy it again.
Review: An awesome entry level lens for APC-S cameras - I have been using this lens non-stop for the past 3 years for both photography and film making and I have to say for the price and performance it’s one of the best lenses to use for an APC-S camera body. I was so confident in my initial choice of the lens I bought two, which I use for different functions and it satisfied my needs during those times. Just so you are aware I use a D5500 body along with it, which is known for having 1.5 x crop factor. With that in mind here are the pros and cons. PROs: - It’s versatile as an all-round photography lens. The 17-50mm on APC-S is the focal equivalent to a 24-70 on a full frame camera. At 17mm It is awesome for landscapes/wide angle shots, whilst the 50 mm will behave quite like a 70mm prime for portraits. - Uses a 77mm thread for filter which is common for most fixed aperture lenses - Between the 35-50mm range the lens offers great bokeh for portraits. - Having a fixed f/2.8 aperture is brilliant for low light photography and filmmaking and it feels like you have multiple prime lens. It allows plenty of light onto the camera sensor to keep the ISO & shutter speed at low values. - The auto focus is fast and silent on the D5500 at all focal lengths, and the optical stabilisation is great for capturing sharp images that are stationary or moving. 6. Focusing is pretty accurate on wide to medium shots and is useful for manually focussing at infinity if landscape photos are your niche. 7. The addition of a lock mode is great to eliminate any breathing when in use or aiming down. 8. At f/4-5.6 the images and video produced is super sharp, which is where you should be working from most of the time. CONs: 1. The lens is a lot heavier and bulkier than other kit lens to compensate for the fixed aperture. 2. The build quality takes a hit due to price reducing. Some people might like the finish others won’t. 3. You can feel and hear the internal components move around if you shake the lens and the supplied lens hood can easily fall off. 4. The zoom and focus rings are arranged opposite to normal NIKON lens, which can be jarring to new users. 5. The manual focus range is extremely limited especially in close up shots, so be aware of the minimum distance you can rack focus to whether in manual or auto. 6. At f/2.8 on all focal lengths you can notice the image sharpness gets a bit soft and there is a subtle vignette at the lower focal length range. 7. The focal length zoom is an external rather than internally function which isn’t great for filming unless the camera is station at all times. Considering most people who are looking at this len probably are starting out with either/both the 18-55 Nikon kit lens and Tamron 70-300 VC, this of course is the natural progression to advancing your photography. Along with the NIKON 35 mm and 50mm prime lens this would be among my go to lens if I started again from scratch. As a film maker or vlogger, I will admit it might not tick all the boxes and that’s in part due to the negatives addressed. If you really are on a tight budget by all means go for it, but if you’re going to do it professionally I’d often recommend saving the money and getting the sigma art 18-35mm f1.8 and future proof the investment. Regardless of the negatives I still love this lens as it is overall a good purchase, it’s ideal for travel being an all-around lens and can produce truly stunning images with minor issue being fixable in post. I absolutely would recommend this.

## Features

- A high quality 17-50 mm f2.8 zoom lens with optical stabilization for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
- Constant fast f2.8 aperture
- Optical stabilization enables the use of shutter speeds 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible
- Ideal for landscapes, snapshots and other everyday scenes
- Suitable for use with Canon Digital SLR cameras with APS-C sensors
- USB Dock can be used by attaching it to a lens mount, therefore, each USB Dock is dedicated only for a particular mount. Please note, USB Dock does not operate with commercially available mount conversion adapter. To use USB Dock, the dedicated software “SIGMA Optimization Pro” is required. In order to operate the software, your computer needs the following operation environment

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B003A6H27K |
| Aperture Control Design | Aperture controlled by camera |
| Aperture Modes | F2.8 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | 98,058 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 1,207 in Camera Lenses |
| Brand | Sigma |
| Camera Lens | zoom lens |
| Colour | Black |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8 |
| Country of Origin | Great Britain |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (4,649) |
| Date First Available | 2 Mar. 2010 |
| Effective still resolution | 16.3 |
| Focus type | Auto Focus, Manual Focus |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Has image stabilisation | Yes |
| Included components | Lens |
| Item Weight | 565 Grams |
| Item model number | 583101 |
| Lens Design | Zoom |
| Lens Fixed Focal Length | 50 Millimetres |
| Max Focal Length | 50 Millimeters |
| Maximum Aperture Range | F2.8 |
| Min Focal Length | 17 Millimeters |
| Model year | 2010 |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 77 Millimetres |
| Package Dimensions L x W x H | 26.5 x 19.7 x 12.2 centimetres |
| Package Weight | 0.84 Kilograms |
| Part number | 583101 |
| Photo Filter Thread Size | 77 Millimetres |
| Plug profile | canon |
| Product Dimensions L x W x H | 9.1 x 8.4 x 8.4 centimetres |
| Style | Canon Digital DSLR Camera |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Zoom Type | Zoom Optique |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sigma
- **Camera lens description:** zoom lens
- **Compatible mountings:** Canon EF-S
- **Focal length description:** 17-50 millimeters
- **Focus type:** Auto Focus, Manual Focus
- **Lens design:** Zoom
- **Lens type:** Standard
- **Lens-fixed focal length:** 50 Millimetres
- **Maximum focal length:** 50 Millimeters
- **Minimum focal length:** 17 Millimeters

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Expensive but I cannot fault it
*by T***X on 28 March 2013*

I wanted a zoom lens to replace the 18-55 kit lens on my Nikon D5100. I also have the Nikon 35mm 1.8g, but in practice I tended to use the zoom lens more despite the lower image quality. I was looking for great image quality and sharpness with effective stabilisation. The wide constant aperture was a bonus rather than a necessity. This lens was recommended to me by a wedding photographer who chose it instead of a mega-expensive Nikon. I chewed over this for ages - I considered Tamron equivalent both without VC (cheap) and with (not as cheap but not as good?), also the bargain Nikon 50mm 1.8 for image quality. The Sigma is very expensive in absolute terms for an enthusiast like me, but in the end the reviews swayed me. I had some reservations about what I had heard regarding variations between samples, but I decided that I would test the lens extensively on arrival. If there were any shortcomings I would simply use Amazon's excellent return system until I found a good one. After the 30 day mark there would be Sigma's 3 year guarantee to fall back on. I am pleased to report that this has not been necessary - it's a good 'un. The lens arrived in great condition - it is solid and heavy and feels like a professional item should. In use the weight helps dampen vibrations and is a positive thing. It resembles my Sigma 10-20 EX in looks and feel. It takes good images! I have compared it in "blind" tests with my other 2 lenses at 35mm on a tripod. As expected the Sigma wins with the 35mm close behind. In particular the Sigma is much better than the 35mm at controlling CA. Although worthy, the kit lens is beaten hands down, especially towards the edges of the frame. The AF works very well, I tested this and found it was bang on - more accurate than my manual focussing skills. I would give this lens 5 stars if it was less expensive, but I guess you get what you pay for. This lens ticks all the boxes - great build and image quality so far, with stabilisation and useful zoom. I think however that if you can adapt to framing without zoom and have steady hands that a couple of Nikon prime lenses could do some of the job, possibly for less money. The Sigma gives good results at the 17mm end, which I find useful. I am very happy with this lens and would buy it again.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An awesome entry level lens for APC-S cameras
*by R***A on 31 May 2020*

I have been using this lens non-stop for the past 3 years for both photography and film making and I have to say for the price and performance it’s one of the best lenses to use for an APC-S camera body. I was so confident in my initial choice of the lens I bought two, which I use for different functions and it satisfied my needs during those times. Just so you are aware I use a D5500 body along with it, which is known for having 1.5 x crop factor. With that in mind here are the pros and cons. PROs: - It’s versatile as an all-round photography lens. The 17-50mm on APC-S is the focal equivalent to a 24-70 on a full frame camera. At 17mm It is awesome for landscapes/wide angle shots, whilst the 50 mm will behave quite like a 70mm prime for portraits. - Uses a 77mm thread for filter which is common for most fixed aperture lenses - Between the 35-50mm range the lens offers great bokeh for portraits. - Having a fixed f/2.8 aperture is brilliant for low light photography and filmmaking and it feels like you have multiple prime lens. It allows plenty of light onto the camera sensor to keep the ISO & shutter speed at low values. - The auto focus is fast and silent on the D5500 at all focal lengths, and the optical stabilisation is great for capturing sharp images that are stationary or moving. 6. Focusing is pretty accurate on wide to medium shots and is useful for manually focussing at infinity if landscape photos are your niche. 7. The addition of a lock mode is great to eliminate any breathing when in use or aiming down. 8. At f/4-5.6 the images and video produced is super sharp, which is where you should be working from most of the time. CONs: 1. The lens is a lot heavier and bulkier than other kit lens to compensate for the fixed aperture. 2. The build quality takes a hit due to price reducing. Some people might like the finish others won’t. 3. You can feel and hear the internal components move around if you shake the lens and the supplied lens hood can easily fall off. 4. The zoom and focus rings are arranged opposite to normal NIKON lens, which can be jarring to new users. 5. The manual focus range is extremely limited especially in close up shots, so be aware of the minimum distance you can rack focus to whether in manual or auto. 6. At f/2.8 on all focal lengths you can notice the image sharpness gets a bit soft and there is a subtle vignette at the lower focal length range. 7. The focal length zoom is an external rather than internally function which isn’t great for filming unless the camera is station at all times. Considering most people who are looking at this len probably are starting out with either/both the 18-55 Nikon kit lens and Tamron 70-300 VC, this of course is the natural progression to advancing your photography. Along with the NIKON 35 mm and 50mm prime lens this would be among my go to lens if I started again from scratch. As a film maker or vlogger, I will admit it might not tick all the boxes and that’s in part due to the negatives addressed. If you really are on a tight budget by all means go for it, but if you’re going to do it professionally I’d often recommend saving the money and getting the sigma art 18-35mm f1.8 and future proof the investment. Regardless of the negatives I still love this lens as it is overall a good purchase, it’s ideal for travel being an all-around lens and can produce truly stunning images with minor issue being fixable in post. I absolutely would recommend this.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Snags compared to Nikon original lenses
*by S***T on 10 April 2019*

Great lens BUT I found some snags I was not expecting. I use this lens on a Nikon D7200 I love... Sharper than anything comparable I could find (see DXO Labs tests for info). Needle sharp at f3.3 wide angle and f2.8 zoom. Good light transmission makes it great for low light photos. Great value compared to Nikon. Sharpish at f11 so okay for landscapes. Not so keen... Can't switch from auto to manual focus durunh a shot without first switching on manual. If hand accidentally touches focus ring then it hinders auto focusing. Zoom ring works opposite way to Nikon lenses which feels odd. Flare can be a slight problem, more so than with Nikon originals where I find a lens hood unnecessary. Focus tracking of a person walking or running towards the camera works amazingly accurately with Nikon lenses but not with this lens. Perhaps the focus motor is too slow. In bright sunlit high contrast scenes with this lens the camera over exposes by about half to one stop which burns out highlights. That does not happen with original lenses. Overall, I am a tad disappointed but still rate it a great lens for the money. One last thought, the lense I received was a grey import with a 1 year warranty instead of the 3 years Sigma UK offer.

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