Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Sigma
96 Overall Score
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Pentax Star-series 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW
Pentax
50 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
95 out of 100 high confidence 36 reviews
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
Image quality 8
Aperture 7
Build quality 6
Autofocus 4
Value for money 4
Compatibility 12
Pentax Star-series 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Pentax Star-series 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | HD Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Pentax K |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.71 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | PLM (Pulse Motor) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.24x |
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)
Pentax Star-series 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC0.077score per dollar
vs
Pentax Star-series 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW0.026score per dollar
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
