Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
Sigma
89 Overall Score
vs
42.5mm f/1.2 (M43)
Mitakon Zhongyi
48 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Portrait
Macro
Street
Travel
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm | 42.5mm f/1.2 (M43) | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 42 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 42 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 7 |
| Groups | 11 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.2 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | — |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
42.5mm f/1.2 (M43)
- Strong aperture (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (74th percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
No current pricing available
42.5mm f/1.2 (M43)
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
