Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Sigma
91 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Professional
Budget
Portrait
Travel
Macro
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC0.083score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD0.122score per dollar
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.
