Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
A constant f/1.8 aperture across a 17-40mm zoom range delivers exceptional low-light capability and shallow depth of field, backed by an optical design with 4 SLD and 4 aspherical elements for sharpness. Its 25.5-60mm equivalent field of view on APS-C provides a versatile walk-around range, and the bundled filter kit adds immediate practical value. This lens is best for portrait photographers on Sony E-mount APS-C who prioritize subject isolation and handheld shooting in dim conditions.
Focal length 17-40mm
Aperture f/1.8
47 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong versatility (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average macro (14th percentile)
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 17 |
| Focal Length Max | 40 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 17-40mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm | 28-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 | f/4 |
| Mount | - | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 544 | 450 | 320 | 495 | 420 |
| AF Type | - | RXD | Stepping Motor | linear motor | STM | SSM |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | 53.8 | 91.2 | 34.3 | 13.5 | 20.9 | 93.7 | 75.6 | 29.6 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.8 | 87.2 | 69.8 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.4 | 89.3 | 85.2 | 83.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.2 | 76.1 | 85.9 | 88 | 84.4 | 67.3 | 69.2 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.2 | 84.6 | 51.7 | 91 | 84.4 | 93.1 | 68.2 | 83.4 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.4 | 24 | 72.9 | 80 | 86.2 | 21 | 76.8 | 89.3 | 98.6 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.4 | 78.2 | 77.9 | 34 | 88 | 66.9 | 92.3 | 56.2 | 93.4 |
Usage Scores
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