Olympus M.Zuiko 12mm f/2 12mm
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
What Buyers Say
Olympus M.Zuiko 12mm f/2 12mm
This compact wide-angle lens is praised for its sharpness, especially in astrophotography and low-light conditions. Users love its small size and metal build, though some note a rough mounting mechanism. Overall, it delivers excellent image quality for its class.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent sharpness
- Great for astrophotography
- Metal build quality
- Good micro contrast
Cons
- Rough mounting mechanism
- Not a daily lens for everyone
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
Scores
Specifications
| Olympus M.Zuiko 12mm f/2 12mm | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 17 |
| Groups | 8 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | ZERO Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.13 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | MSC | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.08x | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Olympus M.Zuiko 12mm f/2 12mm
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong optical (69th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd 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
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
