Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Sigma
96 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S VR
Nikon
46 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
Nikon NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S VR
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Nikon NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | super-telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 200 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 400 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 4 |
| Groups | 11 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4 | 4 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Nano Crystal Coat, Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 3.36 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 3 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 1.89 m |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S VR
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Strong aperture (71st percentile)
- Below average build (0th percentile)0th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.