Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Samyang Tilt-Shift SYTS24-N 24mm
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
Samyang Tilt-Shift SYTS24-N 24mm
Users generally appreciate this tilt-shift lens as a budget-friendly alternative to expensive name-brand options, praising its sharpness at f/8-f/11, good contrast, and versatile tilt/shift capabilities. However, several note the all-manual operation, small locking knobs, and lack of friction in the shift mechanism, which can cause the lens to drop if not held. Build quality is seen as decent but not as robust as Nikon or Canon equivalents, yet the value for the price is a recurring positive theme.
Pros
- Sharp at f/8-f/11
- Good contrast and color
- Versatile tilt/shift functions
- Great value for price
- Smooth focus ring
Cons
- Small locking knobs
- Shift mechanism lacks friction
- Plastic build quality
- Fully manual operation
- No aperture control from camera
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Samyang Tilt-Shift SYTS24-N 24mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | tilt-shift |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 24 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | UMC |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/3.5 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 8 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.68 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | — |
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)
Samyang Tilt-Shift SYTS24-N 24mm
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average bokeh (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
