Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
Sigma
89 Overall Score
vs
OM System M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ
OM System
60 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Portrait
Macro
Street
Travel
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm | OM System M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 14 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 42 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 8 |
| Groups | 11 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | ZERO |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 5 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.09 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 37 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8 | 1:4.35 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
OM System M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm0.082score per dollar
vs
OM System M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ0.169score per dollar
OM System M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
