Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Canon RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM 35mm
What Buyers Say
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
Canon RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM 35mm
The Canon RF 35mm f/1.4L VCM is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, fast and silent autofocus, and beautiful rendering. Users highlight its versatility for portraits, landscapes, street photography, and even astrophotography, with minimal chromatic aberration and distortion when corrections are applied. A few note the reliance on digital corrections for distortion and vignetting, and some find the price steep, but the overwhelming sentiment is that it delivers outstanding image quality in a lighter, well-balanced package.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness wide open
- Fast and silent autofocus
- Beautiful bokeh and rendering
- Minimal chromatic aberration
- Versatile for multiple genres
Cons
- Relies on digital corrections for distortion
- High price point
- Noticeable vignetting without correction
- Some coma in extreme corners for astro
- No image stabilization
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Canon RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 14 |
| Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Air Sphere (ASC) Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 11 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.56 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Nano USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 7 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.21x |
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 RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM 35mm
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- 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 4 of 22 specs.
