Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC
Fujifilm XF56mmF1.2 R WR 56mm
What Buyers Say
Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 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
Fujifilm XF56mmF1.2 R WR 56mm
The Fuji XF 56mm f/1.2 WR is widely praised for its stunning optical quality, producing sharp, contrasty images with beautiful bokeh. Many users consider it an ideal portrait lens, though some note its autofocus is not the fastest and the lens is not weather-sealed on all versions. A few reviewers reported issues with build quality, including dust inside the lens, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness wide open
- Beautiful bokeh and subject isolation
- Solid all-metal build quality
Cons
- No weather sealing on some versions
- Audible autofocus motor noise
- Aperture ring easily bumped
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Fujifilm XF56mmF1.2 R WR 56mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 56 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 56 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 13 |
| Groups | 11 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.2 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 11 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 56 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.14x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Fujifilm XF56mmF1.2 R WR 56mm
- Strong aperture (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Strong optical (74th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
