Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Samyang ED UMC 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC 135mm
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 ED UMC 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC 135mm
The Samyang 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC manual focus lens is highly praised for its exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and outstanding performance in astrophotography. Users note that it requires patience and practice to master manual focusing, especially at f/2, but the image quality rivals much more expensive lenses. The build is solid but heavy, and it lacks weather sealing and electronic communication with the camera. Despite these drawbacks, it is considered a fantastic value for photographers who can work with manual focus.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Beautiful bokeh
- Excellent for astrophotography
- Solid build quality
- Great value for money
Cons
- Heavy weight
- No autofocus
- No weather sealing
- No electronic communication with camera
- Stiff focus ring initially
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Samyang ED UMC 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC 135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 135 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 11 |
| Groups | 11 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Ultra Multi-Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.82 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 800 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
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Samyang ED UMC 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC 135mm
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average build (21st percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.