OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 PRO 45mm
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
What Buyers Say
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 PRO 45mm
The OM System 45mm f/1.2 PRO lens receives glowing praise for its stunning bokeh and sharpness, especially at f/1.2. Users highlight its compact size compared to full-frame equivalents and its value for portrait photography. However, it lacks in-camera focus stacking support and is not compatible with the Olympus 1.4x teleconverter.
Pros
- Stunning bokeh effect
- Sharp at f/1.2
- Compact size for equivalent focal length
- Good value for portrait photography
- Fast and accurate eye autofocus
Cons
- No in-camera focus stacking support
- Not compatible with Olympus 1.4x teleconverter
- Expensive initial price
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
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 PRO 45mm | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 45 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 17 |
| Groups | 10 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | Z Coating Nano | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Auto Focus | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:10 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 PRO 45mm
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong optical (74th percentile)
- Below average social proof (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th 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 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
