Hi Mike,
No it is not a dedicated macro lens it's just able to focus down to 20 cm, it is a really good general lens and probably better at the wider end. Let me know if you want any more information.
Cheers,
Joe

Hi All, I am wanting to sell my sigma 17-70 2.8-4.5 DC Macro, reason being I have both the FA43 and 77 so to be honest it never gets a look in. I originally got it to get shots of the kids but never seem to have my camera at the right moments so am hoping to sell this to part finance an XZ-1 or LX-5, any advice there?

It's hardly been used so in excellent condition, with box, hood and kenco digital filter, serial number 1153965 bought from SRS in 2009.

Looking for £160.00, thought I'd try here before going to the dreaded ebay!

Thanks Simon, have ordered it today and hope to get out with it at the weekend - what's the betting this lovely autumnal weather comes to an end as soon as it arrives!

Joe

Hi All,
Not posted before but finding this discussion particularly useful right now as I'm having this exact dilemma. Just need a bit more of an all-purpose walk about lens for when with the kids and out on Dartmoor etc, would love the pentax but just can't believe it is worth twice the sigma. Also fortunate enough to have the FA 43 and 77 if I think I will need that special pentax magic. Don't think the 16-45 will have the reach and it sounds like folk are generally pretty happy with the sigma, right then where's the wallet!

By the way Ardberg gets my vote too!

Joe