Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Canon L EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM 100mm
What Buyers Say
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
Canon L EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM 100mm
Most buyers are thrilled with this macro lens, praising its sharpness, lightweight build, and value for money. However, a few received units with cosmetic damage or focus issues, and one reviewer reported a cracked lens hood. Overall, the lens performs well for product and toy photography, but quality control on refurbished units is inconsistent.
Pros
- Sharp macro detail
- Lightweight and sturdy build
- Great value for money
- Excellent for product photography
- Quiet autofocus operation
Cons
- Inconsistent refurbished quality
- Cracked lens hood in shipping
- Focus fading issue on some units
- Visible scratches and wear on glass
- Motor noise during autofocus
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Canon L EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM 100mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 100 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 15 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 | 4 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.63 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8 | 1:1 |
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
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Canon L EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM 100mm
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.