Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
Canon
89 Overall Score
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Sigma EX DG 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye 8mm
Sigma
44 Overall Score
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Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
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Sigma EX DG 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye 8mm
82 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
The Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye lens is well-liked for its sharpness, color rendition, and unique circular fisheye effect. Users appreciate its ability to simplify handheld panoramic photography, though some note chromatic distortion and noise in dark corners. Compatibility with various Nikon bodies is generally good, but autofocus is not supported on entry-level DSLRs.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Unique circular fisheye effect
- Simplifies handheld panoramic photography
- Good color rendition
- Works with FTZ adapter on Z cameras
Cons
- Chromatic distortion (aurora) around image
- Noise in dark corners
- No autofocus on entry-level Nikon DSLRs
- Not a true full-frame lens (EX not FX)
- Requires manual focus on some bodies
Image quality 4
Fisheye effect 4
Panorama photography 3
Chromatic aberration 2
Autofocus compatibility 4
Build quality 2
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Specifications
| Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm | Sigma EX DG 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye 8mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | fisheye |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 8 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 11 |
| Groups | 9 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | 6 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.50 kg | 0.40 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | Autofocus (with Nikon Cameras That Have an Autofocus Motor) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 40 mm★ | 135 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:4.6★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
- Strong aperture (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sigma EX DG 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye 8mm
- Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.