Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G
Sony
22 Overall Score
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Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Sigma
96 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G
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Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
95 out of 100 high confidence 36 reviews
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
Image quality 8
Aperture 7
Build quality 6
Autofocus 4
Value for money 4
Compatibility 12
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Specifications
| Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | — | 17 |
| Groups | — | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 | 4 |
| ED Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| Coating | Nano AR Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/54 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.01 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | XD Linear Motor★ | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | — | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (77th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average aperture (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
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
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.