Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm
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
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm
The Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 lens is highly praised for its exceptional sharpness, fast autofocus, and versatile focal length, making it ideal for landscapes, astrophotography, and environmental portraits. Users note its premium build and weather-sealing, though some find it larger, heavier, and pricier than expected. A few mention a loose aperture ring and potential motor noise, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Versatile focal length
- Bright f/1.4 aperture
- Premium build quality
Cons
- Larger and heavier than expected
- Expensive price
- Loose aperture ring
- Potential motor noise
- No focus clutch
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 15 |
| Groups | 11 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Super EBC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.37 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8 | 1:6.67 |
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)
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
