Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
IRIX Dragonfly IL-150DF-EF 150mm
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
IRIX Dragonfly IL-150DF-EF 150mm
This macro lens is praised for its sharpness, solid build, and versatility as both a macro and telephoto lens. Users appreciate the manual focus for careful composition, though some note the lack of autofocus and image stabilization as drawbacks. A few reviewers mention rapid battery drain on certain camera bodies and the need for a tripod for best results.
Pros
- Very sharp images
- Solid build quality
- Versatile macro and telephoto
- Smooth manual focus
- Tripod mount for macro
Cons
- No autofocus
- No image stabilization
- Rapid battery drain on some cameras
- Heavy for handheld use
- Narrow depth of field at close range
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | IRIX Dragonfly IL-150DF-EF 150mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 150 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 150 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 12 |
| Groups | 11 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 0 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Neutrino Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 11 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.84 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 345 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8 | 1:1 |
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)
IRIX Dragonfly IL-150DF-EF 150mm
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Strong macro (65th percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average bokeh (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.