Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Sony FE SEL28F20 28mm
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
Sony FE SEL28F20 28mm
The Sony 28mm f/2 lens is widely praised for its sharpness, compact size, and excellent value for money. Users highlight its fast f/2 aperture, nice bokeh, and versatility for street, landscape, and travel photography. Some note significant barrel distortion and vignetting, but these are easily corrected in software or in-camera. A few users mention the lack of a rear lens cap and slightly high price as minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness for the price
- Compact and lightweight design
- Fast f/2 aperture
- Beautiful bokeh
- Versatile for street, landscape, and travel
Cons
- Significant barrel distortion
- Heavy vignetting
- No rear lens cap included
- Slightly high price for some
- Soft corners at wide apertures
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Sony FE SEL28F20 28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 9 |
| Groups | 11 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | multi‐coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Linear Actuator Autofocus System |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 290 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.13x |
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)
Sony FE SEL28F20 28mm
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (73rd percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.