Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 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
Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 75mm
The Samyang 75mm f1.8 lens is widely praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and compact lightweight design, making it a favorite for street and everyday photography. Users highlight its excellent value for money, especially at sale prices, though some note minor quirks like focus breathing and occasional autofocus inconsistencies. Overall, it's considered a great alternative to pricier telephoto options, with a few plastic build concerns but nothing that detracts from its performance.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast autofocus
- Compact and lightweight
- Excellent value for money
- Great for street photography
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Focus breathing wide open
- Occasional autofocus quirks
- Plastic build
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 75mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 75 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 10 |
| Groups | 11 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Linear STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 690 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.13x |
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)
Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 75mm
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (76th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average macro (27th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
No current pricing available
Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 75mm
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
