Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II
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
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II
This lens is praised for its excellent value, lightweight design, and good image quality for the price. Users appreciate it as an affordable entry-level superzoom, especially for travel and casual wildlife photography. However, the lack of optical image stabilization and all-plastic build are noted as compromises, with some users finding the camera's IBIS insufficient at the long end.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Lightweight and compact
- Good image quality for the price
- Smooth zoom ring
- Solid build despite plastic
Cons
- No optical image stabilization
- All-plastic build
- Camera IBIS insufficient at 300mm
- Not weather sealed
- No lens hood included
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 75 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 18 |
| Groups | 11 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | ZERO coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 4.8-6.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.42 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | MSC |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 900 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.18x |
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)
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average macro (28th percentile)
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
