Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Nocticron H-NS043 43mm
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Nocticron H-NS043 43mm
The lens is praised for its sharpness, portrait capabilities, and video performance, with users loving the f1.2 aperture and build quality. However, one verified reviewer reported severe autofocus issues on Panasonic cameras, calling the lens unusable for autofocus. The mixed feedback on autofocus reliability and close-focus distance are the main drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness at f1.2
- Great for portraits and video
- Solid build quality
- Aperture ring feature
- Good value when discounted
Cons
- Severe autofocus issues on Panasonic
- Unreliable autofocus for portraits
- Heavy lens for walk-around use
- Close-focus distance limited to 1.6ft
- Potential quality control issues with refurbished units
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
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Nocticron H-NS043 43mm | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 42 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 42 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 17 |
| Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.43 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.1x | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Nocticron H-NS043 43mm
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average macro (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
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)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.