Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS35100K 100mm
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
Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS35100K 100mm
This Panasonic 35-100mm f/4-5.6 lens is widely praised for its incredibly compact size and light weight, making it an ideal travel companion for Micro Four Thirds cameras like the GM5 and GX85. Users consistently report excellent sharpness and image quality for its price point, though many note the slow f/4-5.6 aperture limits low-light performance. The lens pairs perfectly with the 12-32mm kit lens for a versatile, pocketable setup, but some users mention a stiff zoom ring and compatibility quirks with non-Lumix bodies.
Pros
- Extremely compact and lightweight
- Excellent sharpness and image quality
- Great value for the price
- Perfect travel companion
- Pairs well with 12-32mm kit lens
Cons
- Slow aperture limits low-light performance
- Stiff zoom ring
- No optical stabilization on some bodies
- AF can be slow and struggles close-up
- MF ring disabled in AF mode
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS35100K 100mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 100 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 12 |
| Groups | 11 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | MEGA O.I.S. |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.14 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Stepping AF motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 900 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8 | 1:9 |
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)
Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS35100K 100mm
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.