Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Fujifilm GF80mmF1.7 R WR 35-63mm
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
Fujifilm GF80mmF1.7 R WR 35-63mm
Owners of the Fujifilm GF 80mm lens are overwhelmingly positive, praising its exceptional sharpness, beautiful rendering, and creamy bokeh. Many consider it a must-have for portrait work on GFX cameras, despite noting a somewhat noisy autofocus motor. The lens is described as a favorite even among users of other high-end systems like Leica and Hasselblad.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Beautiful rendering
- Creamy bokeh
- Great for portraits
- Lightweight
Cons
- Noisy autofocus motor
- Minor chromatic aberration
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Fujifilm GF80mmF1.7 R WR 35-63mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 80 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 80 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 12 |
| Groups | 11 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm G |
| Format | APS-C★ | medium-format |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.80 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Automatic |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 700 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.15x |
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)
Fujifilm GF80mmF1.7 R WR 35-63mm
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong optical (72nd percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average macro (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.