Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Sony FE SEL50F25G 50mm
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
Sony FE SEL50F25G 50mm
The Sony FE 50mm f/2.5 G lens is widely praised for its sharpness, compact size, and fast autofocus. Users appreciate its lightweight design for travel and everyday use, though some note the aperture could be wider. A minor quality control issue with a dot on the lens element was reported, but overall satisfaction remains high.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent for travel
- Manual aperture ring
Cons
- Limited maximum aperture (f/2.5)
- Quality control issue (dot on lens element)
- Small hood design is unusual
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Sony FE SEL50F25G 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 9 |
| Groups | 11 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.5 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 310 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.21x |
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)
Sony FE SEL50F25G 50mm
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
