Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC

Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC

Sigma
97 Overall Score
vs
OM System M.Zuiko V335040BW000 40-150mm

OM System M.Zuiko V335040BW000 40-150mm

OM System
66 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC

95 out of 100 high confidence 36 reviews

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
👍 Image quality 8
👍 Aperture 7
👍 Build quality 6
👍 Autofocus 4
👍 Value for money 4
🤔 Compatibility 12

OM System M.Zuiko V335040BW000 40-150mm

92 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews

This lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness and compact size, making it a favorite for travel and outdoor photography. Users highlight its lightweight design and constant f4 aperture as ideal for a walkaround lens. A few note the lack of a manual focus clutch and that bokeh can sometimes appear busy, but overall it delivers stunning image quality for the price.

Pros
  • Exceptional sharpness
  • Compact and lightweight design
  • Constant f4 aperture
  • Great value for money
  • Excellent build quality
Cons
  • No manual focus clutch
  • Bokeh can be busy at times
  • No image stabilization in lens
  • No teleconverter compatibility
👍 Sharpness 8
👍 Build quality 4
👍 Portability 7
👍 Value for money 4
👍 Autofocus 2
👎 Bokeh quality 1

Scores

Portrait
Sigma
93
OM System
43
Video Cinema
Sigma
89
OM System
53
Professional
Sigma
89
OM System
62
Budget
Sigma
87
OM System
64
Macro
Sigma
82
OM System
49
Travel
Sigma
81
OM System
71
Street
Sigma
79
OM System
55
Landscape
Sigma
79
OM System
71
Wildlife Sports
Sigma
68
OM System
54

Specifications

Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DCOM System M.Zuiko V335040BW000 40-150mm
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min17 mm40 mm
Focal Length Max40 mm150 mm
Elements1715
Groups119
Aspherical Elements4★2
ED Elements4★3
CoatingSuper Multi-Layer CoatingZERO and Fluorine Lens Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/1.8f/22
Min Aperturef/1.8f/4
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades11★7
Build
MountFujifilm XMicro Four Thirds
FormatAPS-C★micro-four-thirds
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.54 kg0.38 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm62 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeHLA (High-response Linear Actuator)MSC
Stabilization✗✗
Focus
Min Focus Distance280 mm★700 mm
Max Magnification1:4.8★0.41x

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 V335040BW000 40-150mm

  • Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong versatility (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
  • Below average stabilization (34th percentile)

Pricing

OM System M.Zuiko V335040BW000 40-150mm is ¥49,367 cheaper (1.4x less).

Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC

OM System M.Zuiko V335040BW000 40-150mm

Verdict

★ Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC

Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.

Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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