Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC

Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC

Sigma
100 Overall Score
vs
TTArtisan APS-C 35mm f/1.4 35mm

TTArtisan APS-C 35mm f/1.4 35mm

TTArtisan
51 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 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

TTArtisan APS-C 35mm f/1.4 35mm

82 out of 100 high confidence 44 reviews

The TTArtisan 35mm f/1.4 lens is widely praised for its excellent value, solid all-metal build, and unique character in image quality. Users love the compact size, fast aperture, and the fun of manual focus, though some note the lens cap is fiddly and the focus ring can be stiff. The tilt version adds creative versatility, making it a favorite for budget-conscious photographers seeking a retro feel.

Pros
  • Excellent value for money
  • Solid all-metal build quality
  • Compact and lightweight
  • Fast f/1.4 aperture
  • Unique retro image character
Cons
  • Fiddly screw-on lens cap
  • Stiff focus ring on some units
  • No electronic contacts
  • Noticeable vignetting
  • Susceptible to flare and haze
👍 Value for money 18
👍 Build quality 14
👍 Image quality 12
👍 Manual focus experience 10
👍 Tilt functionality 6
👎 Lens cap issue 4

Scores

Portrait
Sigma
95
TTArtisan
48
Budget
Sigma
95
TTArtisan
47
Professional
Sigma
92
TTArtisan
41
Video Cinema
Sigma
90
TTArtisan
45
Macro
Sigma
86
TTArtisan
54
Street
Sigma
80
TTArtisan
51
Landscape
Sigma
80
TTArtisan
44
Travel
Sigma
78
TTArtisan
46
Wildlife Sports
Sigma
74
TTArtisan
31

Specifications

Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DCTTArtisan APS-C 35mm f/1.4 35mm
Optics
Typezoomprime
Focal Length Min17 mm35 mm
Focal Length Max40 mm35 mm
Elements87
Groups116
Aspherical Elements4★1
ED Elements4★3
CoatingSuper Multi-Layer Coatingmulti-layer coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/1.8f/16
Min Aperturef/1.8f/1.4
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades11★10
Build
MountSony EFujifilm X
FormatAPS-CAPS-C
Weather Sealed✓★✗
Weight0.54 kg0.18 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm52 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeHLA (High-response Linear Actuator)manual focus only
Stabilization✓★✗
Focus
Min Focus Distance280 mm★350 mm
Max Magnification1:4.8★—

Pros & Cons

Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC

  • Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile

TTArtisan APS-C 35mm f/1.4 35mm

  • Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong macro (66th percentile)
  • Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Pricing

Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC

No current pricing available

TTArtisan APS-C 35mm f/1.4 35mm

Verdict

★ Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC

Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.

Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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