Sigma 17-35mm F/2.8-4 EX Aspherical [HSM]

Wide-angle zoom lens • Film era • Discontinued

Announced:
· 1999
Production status:
● Discontinued
Country of design:
· Japan
Original name:
· SIGMA ZOOM 17-35mm 1:2.8-4 ASPHERICAL
· SIGMA ZOOM 17-35mm 1:2.8-4 ASPHERICAL HSM
Class:
· Slow full-frame wide-angle zoom lens
· Professional model

Abbreviations

EX	Professional lens with high quality optics and robust build. Meets the highest standards and provides excellent performance and flawless image quality unachievable with traditional optical technologies.
HSM	The lens is equipped with Hyper Sonic Motor.

Model history (2)

■Sigma 17-35mm F/2.8-4 EX Aspherical [HSM]		A	15 - 14	0.50m	⌀82	1999 ●
■Sigma 17-35mm F/2.8-4 EX DG [HSM]		A	16 - 13	0.27m	⌀77	2003 ●

Specification

Optical design:
Maximum format:	35mm full frame
Focal length range:	17mm - 35mm [2.1X zoom ratio]
Speed range:	F/2.8 @ 17mm - F/4 @ 35mm
Lens construction:	15 elements in 14 groups
	2 ASPH
	Internal focusing (IF)
Mount and Flange focal distance:	Canon EF [44mm]
	Minolta/Sony A [44.5mm]
	Nikon F [46.5mm]
	Pentax K [45.5mm]
	Sigma SA [44mm]
Diagonal angle of view:	103.7° @ 17mm - 63.4° @ 35mm (35mm full frame)
On Canon EOS APS-C [1.59x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length range:	27mm - 55.7mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed range:	F/4.5 @ 17mm - F/6.4 @ 35mm (in terms of depth of field)
Diagonal angle of view:	77.3° @ 17mm - 42.5° @ 35mm
On Sony DSLR-A/SLT-A APS-C [1.53x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length range:	26mm - 53.6mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed range:	F/4.3 @ 17mm - F/6.1 @ 35mm (in terms of depth of field)
Diagonal angle of view:	79.5° @ 17mm - 44° @ 35mm
On Nikon D APS-C [1.53x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length range:	26mm - 53.6mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed range:	F/4.3 @ 17mm - F/6.1 @ 35mm (in terms of depth of field)
Diagonal angle of view:	79.5° @ 17mm - 44° @ 35mm
On Pentax K APS-C [1.53x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length range:	26mm - 53.6mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed range:	F/4.3 @ 17mm - F/6.1 @ 35mm (in terms of depth of field)
Diagonal angle of view:	79.5° @ 17mm - 44° @ 35mm
On Sigma SD APS-C [1.74x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length range:	29.6mm - 60.9mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed range:	F/4.9 @ 17mm - F/7 @ 35mm (in terms of depth of field)
Diagonal angle of view:	72.3° @ 17mm - 39.1° @ 35mm
Diaphragm mechanism:
Diaphragm type:	Automatic
Aperture control:	None; the aperture is controlled from the camera (Canon EF, Minolta/Sony A, Sigma SA)
Aperture control:	Aperture ring (Manual settings + Auto Exposure setting) (Nikon F, Pentax K)
Number of blades:	8 (eight)
Zooming:
Zoom mechanism:	Manual
Zoom control:	Zoom ring
Zoom type:	Rotary
Zooming method:	Extends while zooming
Focusing:
Closest focusing distance:	0.50m
Magnification ratio:	1:11.5 @ 35mm
Focusing modes:	Autofocus (AF), Manual focus (M)
Autofocus motor:	Hyper Sonic Motor (Canon EF, Sigma SA)
Autofocus motor:	In-camera motor (Minolta/Sony A, Nikon F, Pentax K)
Manual focus control:	Focusing ring
Focus mode selector:	AF - M (Canon EF, Sigma SA)
Focus mode selector:	None; focusing mode is set from the camera (Minolta/Sony A, Nikon F, Pentax K)
Manual focus override in autofocus mode:	Yes (Canon EF, Sigma SA)
Manual focus override in autofocus mode:	- (Minolta/Sony A, Nikon F, Pentax K)
Optical Stabilizer (OS):
Built-in OS:	-
Physical characteristics:
Weight:	400g (Canon EF)
Weight:	400g (Nikon F)
Maximum diameter x Length:	⌀89×86mm (Canon EF)
Maximum diameter x Length:	⌀89×83.5mm (Nikon F)
Accessories:
Filters:	Screw-type 82mm
Lens hood:	Bayonet-type petal-shaped
Teleconverters:	Not compatible

Source of data

Manufacturer's technical data.

Manufacturer description

The lens combines a fast F2.8-4 maximum aperture with ultra wide angle zoom lens of 17-35mm. It incorporates aspherical lens elements in the front, as well as rear lens groups, to correct spherical aberration. It also incorporates internal focusing to prevent deterioration of the optical quality at close distances. The AF drive for Sigma SA and Canon SLR cameras is equipped with a silent, responsive and fast Micro Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM).

From the editor

SIGMA's booklet from 1999 specifies a different optical formula: 12 elements in 11 groups.

Notes

The autofocus will not be available with Nikon D40, D40X, D60, D3000-D3500, D5000-D5600 digital SLR cameras.
Sigma had to reverse engineer the communication protocol of the Canon EF mount to produce a version of this lens for Canon EOS 35mm film SLR cameras. As a consequence, this lens may not work properly with Canon EOS cameras (both film and digital) due to compatibility issues.

Lenses with similar focal length range

■Canon EF mount (16)
Canon EF 16-35mm F/2.8L II USM • ⌀82	Pro	2007 ●	compare	6	2
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2007) · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Constant F/2.8 speed across the focal length range · Faster @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:4.55 vs 1:11.5) · Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor instead of Hyper Sonic Motor · Much heavier (635g vs 400g) · Larger (112mm vs 86mm) · Weather-sealed HIDE
Canon EF 16-35mm F/2.8L USM • ⌀77	Pro	2001 ●	compare	6	1
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 1 · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Constant F/2.8 speed across the focal length range · Faster @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:4.55 vs 1:11.5) · Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor instead of Hyper Sonic Motor · Much heavier (600g vs 400g) · Slightly larger (103mm vs 86mm) · Weather-sealed · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) HIDE
Canon EF 17-40mm F/4L USM • ⌀77	Pro	2003 ●	compare	6	2
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2003) · Wider focal range · Slightly longer reach at the longer end · Internal zooming · Constant F/4 speed across the focal length range · Slower @ 17mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:4.17 vs 1:11.5) · Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor instead of Hyper Sonic Motor · Heavier (500g vs 400g) · Slightly larger (97mm vs 86mm) · Weather-sealed · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) HIDE
Canon EF 17-35mm F/2.8L USM • ⌀77	Pro	1996 ●	compare	3	1
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 1 · Older model (1996) · Internal zooming · Constant F/2.8 speed across the focal length range · Faster @ 35mm · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 8) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.42m vs 0.50m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:9.1 vs 1:11.5) · Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor instead of Hyper Sonic Motor · Heavier (545g vs 400g) · Slightly larger (95.7mm vs 86mm) · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) HIDE
Canon EF 16-35mm F/4L IS USM • ⌀77	Pro	2014 ●	compare	7	3
Advantages: 7 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2014) · In production · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Constant F/4 speed across the focal length range · Slower @ 16mm · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:4.35 vs 1:11.5) · Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor instead of Hyper Sonic Motor · Has image stabilizer · Much heavier (615g vs 400g) · Larger (112.8mm vs 86mm) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) HIDE
Canon EF 16-35mm F/2.8L III USM • ⌀82	Pro	2016 ●	compare	8	2
Advantages: 8 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2016) · In production · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Constant F/2.8 speed across the focal length range · Faster @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:4 vs 1:11.5) · Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor instead of Hyper Sonic Motor · Much heavier (790g vs 400g) · Much larger (127.5mm vs 86mm) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating HIDE
Cosina AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC • ⌀77 akaPhoenix AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 akaPromaster Spectrum 7 AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC akaSoligor AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC akaVivitar Series 1 AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC akaVoigtlander Ultragon AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 VMC		●	compare	1	2
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 2 · Slightly narrower focal range · Slightly narrower field of view at the shorter end · Slightly slower @ 19mm · Slightly slower @ 35mm · Pure spherical design · Slightly smaller magnification (1:12 vs 1:11.5) · Micromotor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Lighter (300g vs 400g) · Slightly smaller (69.5mm vs 86mm) · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Cosina AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC Digital • ⌀77		2004 ●	compare	3	2
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2004) · Slightly narrower focal range · Slightly narrower field of view at the shorter end · Slightly slower @ 19mm · Slightly slower @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Pure spherical design · Slightly smaller magnification (1:12 vs 1:11.5) · Micromotor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Lighter (300g vs 400g) · Smaller (67.2mm vs 86mm) · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 17-35mm F/2.8-4 EX DG [HSM] • ⌀77	Pro	2003 ●	compare	2	1
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 1 · New optical design · Optimized for digital cameras · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.27m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:4.5 vs 1:11.5) · Much heavier (560g vs 400g) · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 18-35mm F/3.5-4.5 Aspherical ZEN • ⌀82 akaQuantaray Tech-10 AF 18-35mm F/3.5-4.5		1994 ●	compare	2	2
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 2 · Older model (1994) · Slightly narrower focal range · Slightly narrower field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Slightly slower @ 18mm · Slightly slower @ 35mm · Floating element system · Less diaphragm blades (6 vs 8) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:12 vs 1:11.5) · Micromotor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Lighter (280g vs 400g) · Slightly smaller (71.5mm vs 86mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical [IF] A05 • ⌀77	Pro	2003 ●	compare	2	2
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2003) · Optimized for digital cameras · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:5.4 vs 1:11.5) · Micromotor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Slightly heavier (440g vs 400g) · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tamron AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 A10 • ⌀77		2002 ●	compare	2	2
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2002) · Slightly narrower focal range · Slightly narrower field of view at the shorter end · Slightly slower @ 19mm · Slightly slower @ 35mm · Pure spherical design · Slightly smaller magnification (1:12 vs 1:11.5) · Micromotor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Lighter (317g vs 400g) · Smaller (67.7mm vs 86mm) · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tamron 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di OSD A037 • ⌀77	Pro	2018 ●	compare	4	1
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2018) · Optimized for digital cameras · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:4.9 vs 1:11.5) · Optimized Silent Drive · Slightly heavier (460g vs 400g) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) HIDE
Tokina AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 • ⌀77 akaQuantaray AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5		2000 ●	compare	1	2
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 2 · Slightly narrower focal range · Slightly narrower field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Slightly slower @ 19mm · Slightly slower @ 35mm · Pure spherical design · Less diaphragm blades (6 vs 8) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.40m vs 0.50m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:9.28 vs 1:11.5) · Micromotor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Slightly smaller (77mm vs 86mm) · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tokina AT-X Pro AF SD 17-35mm F/4 [IF] • ⌀82	Pro	2011 ●	compare	5	4
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 4 · Newer model (2011) · Internal zooming · Constant F/4 speed across the focal length range · Slower @ 17mm · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:4.82 vs 1:11.5) · Micromotor · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (600g vs 400g) · Weather-sealed · Compatible with teleconverters NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tokina atx-i 17-35mm F/4 FF • ⌀82	Pro	2020 ●	compare	6	4
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 4 · Newer model (2020) · In production · Internal zooming · Constant F/4 speed across the focal length range · Slower @ 17mm · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:4.82 vs 1:11.5) · Silent Drive Module · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (609g vs 400g) · Slightly larger (97mm vs 86mm) · Weather-sealed lens mount HIDE

■Canon EF mount (1) · APS-C
Sigma 18-35mm F/1.8 DC HSM \| A • ⌀72		2013 ●	compare	8	2
Advantages: 8 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2013) · In production · APS-C · Internal zooming · Constant F/1.8 speed across the focal length range · Faster @ 18mm · Much faster @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:4.3 vs 1:11.5) · Much heavier (810g vs 400g) · Much larger (121mm vs 86mm) · Smaller filter size (72mm vs 82mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE

■Minolta/Sony A mount (11)
Cosina AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC • ⌀77 akaPhoenix AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 akaPromaster Spectrum 7 AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC akaSoligor AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC akaVivitar Series 1 AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC akaVoigtlander Ultragon AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 VMC		●	compare	1	0
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly narrower focal range · Slightly narrower field of view at the shorter end · Slightly slower @ 19mm · Slightly slower @ 35mm · Pure spherical design · Slightly smaller magnification (1:12 vs 1:11.5) · Lighter (300g vs 400g) · Slightly smaller (69.5mm vs 83.5mm) · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Cosina AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC Digital • ⌀77		2004 ●	compare	2	0
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2004) · Slightly narrower focal range · Slightly narrower field of view at the shorter end · Slightly slower @ 19mm · Slightly slower @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Pure spherical design · Slightly smaller magnification (1:12 vs 1:11.5) · Lighter (300g vs 400g) · Slightly smaller (67.2mm vs 83.5mm) · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Konica Minolta AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 D • ⌀77	Pro	2004 ●	compare	2	0
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2004) · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:5.4 vs 1:11.5) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) HIDE
Minolta AF 17-35mm F/3.5 G • ⌀77	Pro	1997 ●	compare	4	1
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 1 · Internal zooming · Constant F/3.5 speed across the focal length range · Slightly slower @ 17mm · Slightly faster @ 35mm · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:5.88 vs 1:11.5) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (600g vs 400g) · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 17-35mm F/2.8-4 EX DG [HSM] • ⌀77	Pro	2003 ●	compare	2	1
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 1 · New optical design · Optimized for digital cameras · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.27m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:4.5 vs 1:11.5) · Much heavier (560g vs 400g) · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 18-35mm F/3.5-4.5 Aspherical ZEN • ⌀82 akaQuantaray Tech-10 AF 18-35mm F/3.5-4.5		1994 ●	compare	2	0
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 0 · Older model (1994) · Slightly narrower focal range · Slightly narrower field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Slightly slower @ 18mm · Slightly slower @ 35mm · Floating element system · Less diaphragm blades (6 vs 8) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:12 vs 1:11.5) · Lighter (280g vs 400g) · Slightly smaller (71.5mm vs 83.5mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F/2.8 ZA SSM [SAL1635Z] • ⌀77	Pro	2008 ●	compare	7	2
Advantages: 7 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2008) · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Constant F/2.8 speed across the focal length range · Faster @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:3.57 vs 1:11.5) · Super Sonic Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (863g vs 400g) · Larger (114mm vs 83.5mm) · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sony ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F/2.8 ZA SSM II [SAL1635Z2] • ⌀77	Pro	2015 ●	compare	8	2
Advantages: 8 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2015) · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Constant F/2.8 speed across the focal length range · Faster @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:4.17 vs 1:11.5) · Super Sonic Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (872g vs 400g) · Larger (114mm vs 83.5mm) · Weather-sealed · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical [IF] A05 • ⌀77	Pro	2003 ●	compare	2	0
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2003) · Optimized for digital cameras · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:5.4 vs 1:11.5) · Slightly heavier (440g vs 400g) · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tamron AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 A10 • ⌀77		2002 ●	compare	1	0
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2002) · Slightly narrower focal range · Slightly narrower field of view at the shorter end · Slightly slower @ 19mm · Slightly slower @ 35mm · Pure spherical design · Slightly smaller magnification (1:12 vs 1:11.5) · Lighter (317g vs 400g) · Slightly smaller (67.7mm vs 83.5mm) · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tokina AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 • ⌀77 akaQuantaray AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5		2000 ●	compare	1	0
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly narrower focal range · Slightly narrower field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Slightly slower @ 19mm · Slightly slower @ 35mm · Pure spherical design · Less diaphragm blades (6 vs 8) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.40m vs 0.50m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:9.28 vs 1:11.5) · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) HIDE

■Minolta/Sony A mount (1) · APS-C
Sigma 18-35mm F/1.8 DC HSM \| A • ⌀72		2013 ●	compare	9	2
Advantages: 9 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2013) · APS-C · Internal zooming · Constant F/1.8 speed across the focal length range · Faster @ 18mm · Much faster @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:4.3 vs 1:11.5) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (810g vs 400g) · Much larger (121mm vs 83.5mm) · Smaller filter size (72mm vs 82mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE

■Nikon F mount (14)
Cosina AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC • ⌀77 akaPhoenix AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 akaPromaster Spectrum 7 AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC akaSoligor AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC akaVivitar Series 1 AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC akaVoigtlander Ultragon AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 VMC		●	compare	1	0
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly narrower focal range · Slightly narrower field of view at the shorter end · Slightly slower @ 19mm · Slightly slower @ 35mm · Pure spherical design · Slightly smaller magnification (1:12 vs 1:11.5) · Lighter (300g vs 400g) · Slightly smaller (69.5mm vs 83.5mm) · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Cosina AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC Digital • ⌀77		2004 ●	compare	2	0
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2004) · Slightly narrower focal range · Slightly narrower field of view at the shorter end · Slightly slower @ 19mm · Slightly slower @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Pure spherical design · Slightly smaller magnification (1:12 vs 1:11.5) · Lighter (300g vs 400g) · Slightly smaller (67.2mm vs 83.5mm) · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm F/4G ED VR • ⌀77	Pro	2010 ●	compare	8	3
Advantages: 8 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2010) · In production · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Constant F/4 speed across the focal length range · Slower @ 16mm · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:4 vs 1:11.5) · Silent Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (M/A - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Has image stabilizer · Much heavier (680g vs 400g) · Much larger (125mm vs 83.5mm) · Weather-sealed · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) HIDE
Nikon AF Nikkor 18-35mm F/3.5-4.5D IF-ED • ⌀77		2000 ●	compare	1	0
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly narrower focal range · Slightly narrower field of view at the shorter end · Slightly slower @ 18mm · Slightly slower @ 35mm · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.33m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:6.67 vs 1:11.5) · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) · Compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm F/2.8D IF-ED • ⌀77	Pro	1999 ●	compare	7	2
Advantages: 7 Disadvantages: 2 · In production · Internal zooming · Constant F/2.8 speed across the focal length range · Faster @ 35mm · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:4.55 vs 1:11.5) · Silent Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (M/A - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (745g vs 400g) · Larger (106mm vs 83.5mm) · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) HIDE
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-35mm F/3.5-4.5G ED • ⌀77		2013 ●	compare	6	0
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2013) · In production · Slightly narrower focal range · Slightly narrower field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Slightly slower @ 18mm · Slightly slower @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:5 vs 1:11.5) · Silent Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (M/A - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Slightly larger (95mm vs 83.5mm) · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) HIDE
Sigma 17-35mm F/2.8-4 EX DG [HSM] • ⌀77	Pro	2003 ●	compare	4	1
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 1 · New optical design · Optimized for digital cameras · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.27m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:4.5 vs 1:11.5) · Hyper Sonic Motor instead of In-camera motor · Has focus mode selector (AF - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (560g vs 400g) · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) HIDE
Sigma 18-35mm F/3.5-4.5 Aspherical ZEN • ⌀82 akaQuantaray Tech-10 AF 18-35mm F/3.5-4.5		1994 ●	compare	2	0
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 0 · Older model (1994) · Slightly narrower focal range · Slightly narrower field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Slightly slower @ 18mm · Slightly slower @ 35mm · Floating element system · Less diaphragm blades (6 vs 8) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:12 vs 1:11.5) · Lighter (280g vs 400g) · Slightly smaller (71.5mm vs 83.5mm) HIDE
Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical [IF] A05 • ⌀77	Pro	2003 ●	compare	2	0
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2003) · Optimized for digital cameras · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:5.4 vs 1:11.5) · Slightly heavier (440g vs 400g) · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) HIDE
Tamron AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 A10 • ⌀77		2002 ●	compare	1	0
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2002) · Slightly narrower focal range · Slightly narrower field of view at the shorter end · Slightly slower @ 19mm · Slightly slower @ 35mm · Pure spherical design · Slightly smaller magnification (1:12 vs 1:11.5) · Lighter (317g vs 400g) · Slightly smaller (67.7mm vs 83.5mm) · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) HIDE
Tamron 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di OSD A037 • ⌀77	Pro	2018 ●	compare	6	0
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2018) · Optimized for digital cameras · Electromagnetic diaphragm control system · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:4.9 vs 1:11.5) · Optimized Silent Drive · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Slightly heavier (460g vs 400g) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) HIDE
Tokina AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 • ⌀77 akaQuantaray AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5		2000 ●	compare	1	0
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly narrower focal range · Slightly narrower field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Slightly slower @ 19mm · Slightly slower @ 35mm · Pure spherical design · Less diaphragm blades (6 vs 8) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.40m vs 0.50m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:9.28 vs 1:11.5) · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) HIDE
Tokina AT-X Pro AF SD 17-35mm F/4 [IF] • ⌀82	Pro	2011 ●	compare	6	2
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2011) · Internal zooming · Constant F/4 speed across the focal length range · Slower @ 17mm · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:4.82 vs 1:11.5) · Micromotor · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · Much heavier (600g vs 400g) · Slightly larger (94.5mm vs 83.5mm) · Weather-sealed · Compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Tokina atx-i 17-35mm F/4 FF • ⌀82	Pro	2020 ●	compare	7	2
Advantages: 7 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2020) · In production · Internal zooming · Constant F/4 speed across the focal length range · Slower @ 17mm · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:4.82 vs 1:11.5) · Silent Drive Module · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · Much heavier (569g vs 400g) · Slightly larger (95mm vs 83.5mm) · Weather-sealed lens mount HIDE

■Nikon F mount (1) · APS-C
Sigma 18-35mm F/1.8 DC HSM \| A • ⌀72		2013 ●	compare	10	2
Advantages: 10 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2013) · In production · APS-C · Internal zooming · Constant F/1.8 speed across the focal length range · Faster @ 18mm · Much faster @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:4.3 vs 1:11.5) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (810g vs 400g) · Much larger (121mm vs 83.5mm) · Smaller filter size (72mm vs 82mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE

■Pentax K mount (7)
Cosina AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC • ⌀77 akaPhoenix AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 akaPromaster Spectrum 7 AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC akaSoligor AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC akaVivitar Series 1 AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC akaVoigtlander Ultragon AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 VMC		●	compare	1	0
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly narrower focal range · Slightly narrower field of view at the shorter end · Slightly slower @ 19mm · Slightly slower @ 35mm · Pure spherical design · Slightly smaller magnification (1:12 vs 1:11.5) · Lighter (300g vs 400g) · Slightly smaller (69.5mm vs 83.5mm) · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Cosina AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC Digital • ⌀77		2004 ●	compare	2	0
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2004) · Slightly narrower focal range · Slightly narrower field of view at the shorter end · Slightly slower @ 19mm · Slightly slower @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Pure spherical design · Slightly smaller magnification (1:12 vs 1:11.5) · Lighter (300g vs 400g) · Slightly smaller (67.2mm vs 83.5mm) · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
smc Pentax-FA J 18-35mm F/4-5.6 AL • ⌀67		2003 ●	compare	3	2
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2003) · Slightly narrower focal range · Slightly narrower field of view at the shorter end · Slower @ 18mm · Slower @ 35mm · Less diaphragm blades (6 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:5.56 vs 1:11.5) · Much lighter (203g vs 400g) · Slightly smaller (69mm vs 83.5mm) · Smaller filter size (67mm vs 82mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 17-35mm F/2.8-4 EX DG [HSM] • ⌀77	Pro	2003 ●	compare	2	1
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 1 · New optical design · Optimized for digital cameras · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.27m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:4.5 vs 1:11.5) · Much heavier (560g vs 400g) · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 18-35mm F/3.5-4.5 Aspherical ZEN • ⌀82 akaQuantaray Tech-10 AF 18-35mm F/3.5-4.5		1994 ●	compare	2	0
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 0 · Older model (1994) · Slightly narrower focal range · Slightly narrower field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Slightly slower @ 18mm · Slightly slower @ 35mm · Floating element system · Less diaphragm blades (6 vs 8) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:12 vs 1:11.5) · Lighter (280g vs 400g) · Slightly smaller (71.5mm vs 83.5mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical [IF] A05 • ⌀77	Pro	2003 ●	compare	2	0
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2003) · Optimized for digital cameras · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:5.4 vs 1:11.5) · Slightly heavier (440g vs 400g) · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tokina AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 • ⌀77 akaQuantaray AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5		2000 ●	compare	1	0
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly narrower focal range · Slightly narrower field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Slightly slower @ 19mm · Slightly slower @ 35mm · Pure spherical design · Less diaphragm blades (6 vs 8) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.40m vs 0.50m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:9.28 vs 1:11.5) · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) HIDE

■Pentax K mount (1) · APS-C
Sigma 18-35mm F/1.8 DC HSM \| A • ⌀72		2013 ●	compare	9	2
Advantages: 9 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2013) · APS-C · Internal zooming · Constant F/1.8 speed across the focal length range · Faster @ 18mm · Much faster @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:4.3 vs 1:11.5) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (810g vs 400g) · Much larger (121mm vs 83.5mm) · Smaller filter size (72mm vs 82mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE

■Sigma SA mount (2)
Sigma 17-35mm F/2.8-4 EX DG [HSM] • ⌀77	Pro	2003 ●	compare	2	1
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 1 · New optical design · Optimized for digital cameras · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.27m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:4.5 vs 1:11.5) · Much heavier (560g vs 400g) · Smaller filter size (77mm vs 82mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 18-35mm F/3.5-4.5 Aspherical ZEN • ⌀82 akaQuantaray Tech-10 AF 18-35mm F/3.5-4.5		1994 ●	compare	2	2
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 2 · Older model (1994) · Slightly narrower focal range · Slightly narrower field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Slightly slower @ 18mm · Slightly slower @ 35mm · Floating element system · Less diaphragm blades (6 vs 8) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:12 vs 1:11.5) · Micromotor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Lighter (280g vs 400g) · Slightly smaller (71.5mm vs 83.5mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE

■Sigma SA mount (1) · APS-C
Sigma 18-35mm F/1.8 DC HSM \| A • ⌀72		2013 ●	compare	8	2
Advantages: 8 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2013) · In production · APS-C · Internal zooming · Constant F/1.8 speed across the focal length range · Faster @ 18mm · Much faster @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:4.3 vs 1:11.5) · Much heavier (810g vs 400g) · Much larger (121mm vs 83.5mm) · Smaller filter size (72mm vs 82mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE