Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR 90mm
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
Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR 90mm
This Fujifilm lens receives outstanding praise for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent build quality. Users highlight its superior resolution and color rendition, making it ideal for sports and portrait photography. The lack of image stabilization is noted as a limitation for indoor use, but overall it is considered a top-tier lens.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent build quality
- Superior color rendition
- Weather resistance
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Limited indoor use without IS
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR 90mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 90 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 90 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 11 |
| Groups | 11 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Super EBC Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Quad Linear Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 600 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.2x |
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 (34th percentile)
Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR 90mm
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (67th percentile)
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th 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.
