Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
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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
Thypoch
This lens is praised for its internal zoom, compact build, and value, with many users preferring it over pricier Sony options. It delivers sharp images up to 40mm, but at 50mm it can be soft, and autofocus is not the fastest or quietest. Overall, it's a solid budget-friendly choice for travel and video work.
Pros
- Internal zoom design
- Compact and lightweight
- Great value for money
- Sharp up to 40mm
- Beautiful bokeh and sunstars
Cons
- Soft at 50mm
- Autofocus not fast or silent
- Not for pixel-peepers
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Thypoch | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 10 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.90 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8 | 1:4.63 |
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)
Thypoch
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong versatility (74th percentile)
- Strong macro (69th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.