Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2.0 Series 40mm
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
What Buyers Say
Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2.0 Series 40mm
The Zeiss 85mm f/1.8 Batis lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent color rendering. Users praise its lightweight design and compatibility with Sony full-frame cameras, particularly the a7 series. A few minor concerns include the lens hood being slightly long and the need for thin ND filters to avoid vignetting, but overall it is considered a phenomenal lens for both professional and street photography.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent color rendering
- Lightweight design
- Great build quality
Cons
- Lens hood slightly long
- Thin ND filters needed to avoid vignetting
- Price may be high for some
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
| Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2.0 Series 40mm | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 40 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 17 |
| Groups | 8 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 4★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 16★ | 11 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.49 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 430 mm | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2.0 Series 40mm
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average build (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average optical (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th 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 6 of 21 specs.