OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
What Buyers Say
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3
This lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with users praising its sharpness, fast autofocus, and lightweight design. Many note it as a significant upgrade from previous lenses, especially when paired with teleconverters. The only minor consideration mentioned is the comparison with a Sigma alternative, but the Sony's weight and teleconverter compatibility won out.
Pros
- Super sharp wide open
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Lightweight design
- Excellent with teleconverters
- Great for video and photos
Cons
- Expensive compared to alternatives
- Heavier than some competitors
- No built-in image stabilization
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
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
Scores
Specifications
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3 | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 17 |
| Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 4★ |
| Coating | ZERO coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.46 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 220 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.7 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3
- Strong user sentiment (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong macro (79th percentile)
- Below average social proof (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
