Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Sony G 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
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
Sony G 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
The Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS lens is overwhelmingly praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent image quality, making it a top choice for wildlife and bird photography. Users highlight the internal zoom design, which keeps the lens sealed and balanced, and note that while it is heavy, it is manageable with a monopod or tripod. A few reviewers mention issues with weight, low-light performance, and occasional quality control problems, but the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many calling it great value for the price.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Internal zoom design
- Great value for money
- Excellent for wildlife and birds
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Slow aperture for low light
- Large size
- Tripod or monopod recommended
- Occasional quality control issues
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Sony G 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 200 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 600 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 24 |
| Groups | 11 | 17 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 4 | 5★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Nano AR Coating and Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/36 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 5.6-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 11 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 2.11 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 95 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Direct Drive Super Sonic Wave AF Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 2.40 m |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.66x |
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)
Sony G 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average aperture (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average bokeh (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average build (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average macro (29th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
No current pricing available
Sony G 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
