Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
OM System M.Zuiko V335040BW000 40-150mm
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
OM System M.Zuiko V335040BW000 40-150mm
This lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness and compact size, making it a favorite for travel and outdoor photography. Users highlight its lightweight design and constant f4 aperture as ideal for a walkaround lens. A few note the lack of a manual focus clutch and that bokeh can sometimes appear busy, but overall it delivers stunning image quality for the price.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Compact and lightweight design
- Constant f4 aperture
- Great value for money
- Excellent build quality
Cons
- No manual focus clutch
- Bokeh can be busy at times
- No image stabilization in lens
- No teleconverter compatibility
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | OM System M.Zuiko V335040BW000 40-150mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 40 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 150 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 15 |
| Groups | 11 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | ZERO and Fluorine Lens Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.38 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | MSC |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 700 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.41x |
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)
OM System M.Zuiko V335040BW000 40-150mm
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
