Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R70300 70-300mm
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 S S-R70300 70-300mm
This Panasonic 70-300mm lens receives mostly positive feedback for its sharpness, build quality, and value for money, especially for sports and wildlife photography. However, several users note that 300mm may be insufficient for distant wildlife, autofocus can struggle in low light, and the lens is heavy and unbalanced on a tripod without a collar. Overall, it's seen as a great starter telephoto zoom for non-professionals.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Good build quality and weather sealing
- Great value for money
- Versatile for sports and wildlife
- Snappy autofocus in good light
Cons
- 300mm insufficient for distant wildlife
- Autofocus struggles in low light
- Heavy and unbalanced on tripod without collar
- No tripod collar included
- Macro performance only okay
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R70300 70-300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 17 |
| Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 4.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 11 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Linear AF Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 540 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.5x |
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)
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R70300 70-300mm
- Strong stabilization (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (74th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R70300 70-300mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
