Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
Sigma
89 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD 28-300mm
Tamron
64 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Portrait
Macro
Street
Travel
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD 28-300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 20 |
| Groups | 11 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | BBAR-G2 Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/7.1 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8 | 1:2.8 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD 28-300mm
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD 28-300mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
