Nikon NIKKOR Z 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon
78 Overall Score
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Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Sigma
96 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR Z 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
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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
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 17 |
| Groups | 7 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 | 4 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.14 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average bokeh (31st 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
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.