Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
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
Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
The Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD lens is highly praised for its versatility, lightweight design, and excellent value for money. Users love it for travel, hiking, and landscape photography, noting its sharp image quality and convenient zoom range. A minor con is the lens extending when hanging on a strap, but overall it's considered a fantastic all-in-one lens.
Pros
- Lightweight and compact design
- Versatile 28-200mm zoom range
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp image quality
- Great for travel and hiking
Cons
- Lens extends when hanging on strap
- Build quality not as premium as Sony G/GM
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 18 |
| Groups | 11 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 2.8-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.57 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8 | 1:3.1 |
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)
Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average bokeh (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
