Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Sigma
97 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-M22mm F2 STM 5-55mm
Canon
69 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Canon EF-M22mm F2 STM 5-55mm
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Canon EF-M22mm F2 STM 5-55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 22 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 22 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 7 |
| Groups | 11 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Canon EF-M |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.10 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 43 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | — |
Pros & Cons
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)
Canon EF-M22mm F2 STM 5-55mm
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average optical (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Canon EF-M22mm F2 STM 5-55mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
