Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Zeiss Milvus 000000-1365-659 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
Zeiss Milvus 000000-1365-659 35mm
The Zeiss 35mm f/2 lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, contrast, and build quality. Users praise its solid metal construction, smooth focus, and minimal distortion, making it a favorite for both film and digital cameras. The only consistent complaint is the poorly designed lens cap, which many find frustrating. Overall, it is considered a superb value compared to Leica alternatives.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Excellent contrast and color
- Solid metal build quality
- Smooth focus ring with tab
- Minimal distortion
Cons
- Poorly designed lens cap
- Barrel extends slightly
- Short focus throw for video
- 43mm filter size unusual
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Zeiss Milvus 000000-1365-659 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 9 |
| Groups | 11 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | T* |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 10 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.65 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8 | 1:5.26 |
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 (35th percentile)
Zeiss Milvus 000000-1365-659 35mm
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong macro (69th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC offers 4.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
