Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
TTArtisan AF 40mm f/2 40mm
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
The Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens is highly praised for its compact, lightweight design and sharp image quality, making it an excellent choice for travel and real estate photography on APS-C cameras. Users appreciate the fast f/2.8 aperture for low-light performance and pleasing background blur, though some note the lack of in-lens stabilization and the need for post-production correction of distortion and vignetting on certain camera systems.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Sharp image quality across frame
- Fast f/2.8 constant aperture
- Excellent for travel and landscapes
- Good low-light performance
Cons
- No in-lens image stabilization
- Distortion and vignetting need post-production correction
- Lacks aperture ring on some versions
- No USB dock for firmware updates
- In-camera focus stacking not supported on Canon R7
TTArtisan AF 40mm f/2 40mm
The TTArtisan 40mm f/2.0 pancake lens receives mixed feedback from users. While many praise its compact metal build, satisfying aperture ring, and excellent value for the price, significant issues with autofocus performance—including hunting, pulsing, and noise—are frequently mentioned. Image quality is generally good, but users note heavy vignetting and flare when shooting into strong light. Overall, it is seen as a budget-friendly option with trade-offs in AF reliability.
Pros
- Compact metal build
- Satisfying aperture ring
- Excellent value for money
- Good image quality
- Fast f/2.0 aperture for low light
Cons
- Poor autofocus performance
- Loud autofocus motor
- Heavy vignetting
- Flare when shooting into light
- Occasional misconnection with camera
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | TTArtisan AF 40mm f/2 40mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 10 mm | 40 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 9 |
| Groups | 10 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM Stepping AF Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 117 mm★ | 400 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
TTArtisan AF 40mm f/2 40mm
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average optical (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
TTArtisan AF 40mm f/2 40mm offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
