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Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 17-40mm
A constant f/1.8 aperture across a 17-40mm zoom range delivers exceptional low-light capability and shallow depth of field, backed by an optical design with 4 SLD and 4 aspherical elements for sharpness. Its 25.5-60mm equivalent field of view on APS-C provides a versatile walk-around range, and the bundled filter kit adds immediate practical value. This lens is best for portrait photographers on Sony E-mount APS-C who prioritize subject isolation and handheld shooting in dim conditions.
Focal length 17-40mm
Aperture f/1.8
38 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong bokeh (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong versatility (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average macro (8th percentile)
- Below average optical (15th percentile)
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
- Below average build (27th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 17 |
| Focal Length Max | 40 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 17-40mm | Canon RF RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM Macro | Tamron Di III-A 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Meike 23mm F1.4 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Frame Auto Focus Fixed Prime Portrait Lenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 17-40mm | 28-70mm | 18-300mm | 16-85mm | 28-200mm | 23mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | 2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | - | Canon RF | Fuji X | Nikon F | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | - | 495 | 92 | 59 | 413 | 298 |
| AF Type | - | STM | VXD linear motor | AF-S | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 17-40mm | 55.1 | 91.9 | 26.6 | 7.8 | 15 | 94 | 76.3 | 26.6 | 35.8 |
| Canon RF RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM Macro Compare | 86 | 88.2 | 67 | 77.7 | 84.5 | 86 | 77.4 | 52.9 | 98.2 |
| Tamron Di III-A 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 78 | 96.2 | 88.6 | 73.5 | 79.9 | 99.2 | 83.2 | 80.7 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 55.1 | 78 | 98.5 | 59.9 | 64.2 | 79.9 | 94.2 | 88.1 | 92.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 55.1 | 80.8 | 73.5 | 71.7 | 90.9 | 74.5 | 95.6 | 62.7 | 99.4 |
| Meike 23mm F1.4 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Frame Auto Focus Fixed Prime Portrait Lenses Compare | 86 | 94.7 | 70.8 | 98.4 | 74.9 | 96.8 | 34 | 33.4 | 80.7 |
Usage Scores
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