AstrHori AF 27mm f/2.8 27mm
AstrHori
48 Overall Score
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Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Sigma
97 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
AstrHori AF 27mm f/2.8 27mm
No customer feedback yet
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
95 out of 100 high confidence 36 reviews
The Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC DN Art lens is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional image quality, fast constant aperture, and compact internal zoom design. Users highlight its sharpness, lightweight build, and excellent autofocus performance, especially on crop-sensor mirrorless cameras like the Canon R7 and Fujifilm bodies. A few questions about compatibility with specific cameras and features like weather sealing and aperture ring are noted, but the overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Exceptional image quality
- Fast constant f/1.8 aperture
- Compact internal zoom design
- Lightweight build
- Sharp and bright photos
Cons
- No weather sealing mentioned
- No manual aperture ring on some mounts
- Compatibility questions with full-frame cameras
- Expensive for some buyers
Image quality 8
Aperture 7
Build quality 6
Autofocus 4
Value for money 4
Compatibility 12
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Specifications
| AstrHori AF 27mm f/2.8 27mm | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 27 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 27 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 17 |
| Groups | 5 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 4★ |
| Coating | special coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 39 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
AstrHori AF 27mm f/2.8 27mm
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong macro (77th percentile)
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average optical (34th percentile)
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
AstrHori AF 27mm f/2.8 27mm
No current pricing available
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
