OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO
OM System
69 Overall Score
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Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Sigma
96 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO
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Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
95 out of 100 high confidence 36 reviews
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
Image quality 8
Aperture 7
Build quality 6
Autofocus 4
Value for money 4
Compatibility 12
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Specifications
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 100 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 17 |
| Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 4 |
| Coating | Z Coating Nano | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.56 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.3x | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (65th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
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)
Pricing
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO0.038score per dollar
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Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC0.077score per dollar
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
