Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Panasonic Lumix G VARIO H-FSA100300 100-300mm
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-FSA100300 100-300mm
The Panasonic 100-300mm lens is widely praised for its solid build, sharp image quality, and lightweight design, making it an excellent budget-friendly telephoto option for wildlife and bird photography. Users appreciate the dual stabilization with Lumix bodies and the good value for money. However, a few reviewers noted autofocus difficulties with birds and the lack of a rubberized focus ring, and one returned the lens due to focusing issues. Overall, it is seen as a reliable mid-level lens that delivers good results without being life-changing.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Sharp image quality
- Lightweight design
- Good value for money
- Dual stabilization with Lumix bodies
Cons
- Autofocus difficulties with birds
- Non-rubberized focus ring
- Focusing issues for some users
- No lens hood or bag included
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Panasonic Lumix G VARIO H-FSA100300 100-300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 17 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Power O.I.S. |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 4.0-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.52 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | 240 fps linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 1.50 m |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.21x |
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-FSA100300 100-300mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average macro (26th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.