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Is the sigma 17mm f 4 dg contemporary worth it?

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From Sigma 17mm f/4 DG Contemporary: Sigma 17mm f/4 DG Contemporary: A prime lens by Sigma for Full frame cameras, 17mm f/4. A tiny metal ultra-wide from the I series; sold as the 17mm f/4 DG DN before 2025. Specs - Maker: Sigma - Focal length: 17mm (prime) - Maximum aperture: f/4 - Made for: Full frame sensors - Mounts: Sony E, L-Mount - Stabilised: no - Autofocus: yes What it frames like - On full frame (Sony E, L-Mount): as ...

From Sensor sizes: Is full frame worth it?: For low light, events, and portraits with very shallow depth of field, yes. For travel, street, wildlife on a budget, and most hobby photography, a good APS-C camera with good lenses is enough, and you'll carry it more. Lenses and light matter more than the last stop of sensor performance.

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