7Artisans 50mm F1.4 APS-C Frame Tilt-Shift
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
What Buyers Say
7Artisans 50mm F1.4 APS-C Frame Tilt-Shift
The 7Artisans 50mm f/1.4 Tilt-Shift Lens receives mixed feedback from users. One verified reviewer praises its tilt functionality for adjusting focus and transitions, noting excellent resolution and contrast on high-megapixel sensors, but finds the shift range insufficient for architecture. Another criticizes the glass quality, calling it "not so good" and suggesting the price reflects the build. Overall, the lens seems to excel in specific tilt applications but disappoints in general optical performance.
Pros
- Excellent tilt functionality
- Good resolution and contrast
- Low chromatic aberration
- Works well on high-megapixel sensors
- Useful for still life and tabletop
Cons
- Poor glass quality
- Insufficient shift range for architecture
- Price does not match build quality
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
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
Scores
Specifications
| 7Artisans 50mm F1.4 APS-C Frame Tilt-Shift | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | tilt-shift | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 17 |
| Groups | 6 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 4★ |
| Coating | multi-coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12★ | 11 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.36 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 50 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans 50mm F1.4 APS-C Frame Tilt-Shift
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
