Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
Sigma
97 Overall Score
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Tamron AFA084S700
Tamron
68 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
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
Tamron AFA084S700
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Portrait
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Macro
Street
Travel
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Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm | Tamron AFA084S700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 17 | — |
| Groups | 11 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 | 4 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.57 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
Tamron AFA084S700
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average build (19th percentile)19th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.