Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Sirui Sniper 16mm f/1.2 16-75mm
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
Sirui Sniper 16mm f/1.2 16-75mm
The Sirui Sniper 16mm f/1.2 lens receives high praise for its build quality, sharpness, and value for money, especially on APS-C cameras like the Sony a6400 and Nikon Z50. Users highlight its sturdy construction and excellent image quality, with one reviewer calling it the best bang for your buck in wide-angle APS-C lenses. However, a Q&A warns that using it on a full-frame camera may cause vignetting and distortion.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Sharp images and videos
- Great value for money
- Sturdy and high-quality feel
- Fast autofocus
Cons
- Vignetting on full-frame cameras
- Distortion on full-frame cameras
- No aperture ring
- Limited to APS-C sensor size
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Sirui Sniper 16mm f/1.2 16-75mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 16 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 14 |
| Groups | 11 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | state-of-the-art coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 13★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.38 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.5x |
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)
Sirui Sniper 16mm f/1.2 16-75mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
No current pricing available
Sirui Sniper 16mm f/1.2 16-75mm
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
