Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 50-200mm
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
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 50-200mm
The Panasonic Leica 50-200mm f/2.8-4 is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, fast autofocus, and solid build quality. Users highlight its versatility for wildlife and landscape photography, with excellent image stabilization and smooth zoom/focus rings. A few note the weight and that the 100-400mm equivalent is not exact, but overall it is considered a top-tier lens.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Solid build quality
- Excellent image stabilization
- Smooth zoom and focus rings
Cons
- Heavy for some users
- 100-400mm equivalent not exact
- Zoom ring direction opposite to Olympus
- Minor sharpness loss with 2x teleconverter
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 50-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 21 |
| Groups | 11 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 2.8-4.0 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.73 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 750 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.25x |
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)
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 50-200mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average macro (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
