Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Sigma
97 Overall Score
vs
Raynox DCR-250 250mm
Raynox
60 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Raynox DCR-250 250mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Portrait
Video Cinema
Budget
Professional
Macro
Street
Travel
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Raynox DCR-250 250mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 250 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 250 mm |
| Elements | 17 | — |
| Groups | 11 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Canon EF, Canon EF,Nikon F(DX),Sony Alpha |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.06 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 52 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | — |
Pros & Cons
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
Raynox DCR-250 250mm
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (69th percentile)
- Below average optical (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.