Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Brightin Star AF MF 50mm F0.95 II 60mm
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
Brightin Star AF MF 50mm F0.95 II 60mm
This 85mm f/1.8 lens for Sony E-mount has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from all verified purchasers. Users consistently praise its exceptional build quality with a metal body and smooth control rings, as well as its sharp optics and fast, quiet autofocus. Many reviewers expressed surprise at the high quality given the affordable price, noting it performs well above its cost. A few minor drawbacks mentioned include the lens being slightly heavier and larger than expected, but overall sentiment is extremely favorable.
Pros
- Excellent build quality with metal body
- Sharp optics with minimal chromatic aberration
- Fast and quiet STM autofocus
- Smooth focus and aperture rings
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Slightly heavier than expected
- Larger size than some alternatives
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Brightin Star AF MF 50mm F0.95 II 60mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 10 |
| Groups | 11 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | IMC Coating Technology |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 15★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.97 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8 | 2:1★ |
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 (35th percentile)
Brightin Star AF MF 50mm F0.95 II 60mm
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong macro (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average build (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.