Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Sigma
90 Overall Score
vs
ARRI APO Mini Prime Du 21mm
ARRI
36 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Budget
Video Cinema
Macro
Travel
Street
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | ARRI APO Mini Prime Du 21mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 21 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 110 mm |
| Elements | 17 | — |
| Groups | 11 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 11 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | ARRI PL |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.55 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 381 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
ARRI APO Mini Prime Du 21mm
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.