Sigma 17–70mm f/2.8–4 DC Macro OS HSM

This is the newest lens in Sigma’s Contemporary lens line, which incorporates the very latest technology and keeps size and weight to a minimum—without compromising optical performance. Versatile, compact and portable, this lens is designed for cameras with an APS-C sensor, and it covers a focal range equivalent to 25.5–105mm on a 35mm camera.

An upgrade to its predecessor, this general-purpose lens has a new design and a more compact build, measuring just 3.1×3.2 inches and weighing 16.6 ounces. The everyday lens provides a large f/2.8 aperture, and while it is great for treasured snapshots of travel or family occasions, it also handles shots that are a bit more creative. Designed to be the lens you carry around with you all the time, it delivers simplicity and is user friendly.

Sigma’s 17–70mm f/2.84 DC Macro OS HSM lens comes in mounts for Canon, Nikon and Sigma cameras. $469. sigmaphoto.com