Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
What Buyers Say
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
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
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
This Nikon 18-300mm lens is widely praised for its versatility, sharpness, and value. Users love the all-in-one zoom range that replaces multiple lenses, especially for travel, events, and photographing kids. A few note the autofocus can be slow or imprecise, and some received the wrong item initially, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Versatile all-in-one zoom range
- Sharp images across zoom range
- Great value for money
- Lightweight and compact
- Effective vibration reduction
Cons
- Autofocus can be slow or imprecise
- Some units shipped with wrong lens
- Not sharp at full zoom (past 150mm)
- Plastic build feels cheap
- Autofocus not silent
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 80 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 17 |
| Groups | 11 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 4 | 4 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.50 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | AF-S |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 350 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.22x |
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 (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
No current pricing available
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
