Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Tamron Di II B016N 16-300mm
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
Tamron Di II B016N 16-300mm
A versatile all-in-one lens praised for travel, macro, and wildlife, though image quality trade-offs are noted. Build quality is solid, autofocus is generally fast, and the compact size reduces the need for multiple lenses. Some users report softness at long ends, chromatic aberration, and occasional focusing issues, but most find the convenience outweighs the drawbacks.
Pros
- Versatile all-in-one zoom range
- Excellent for travel and hiking
- Good macro capability at all focal lengths
- Solid build quality
- Fast and quiet autofocus
Cons
- Softness at 300mm end
- Chromatic aberration (fringing)
- Occasional autofocus hunt or hesitation
- Zoom creep when camera is vertical
- Not tack sharp for pixel peepers
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Tamron Di II B016N 16-300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | multiple layers of coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Piezo Drive |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8 | 1:2.9 |
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)
Tamron Di II B016N 16-300mm
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.