Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
A constant f/1.8 aperture across a 17-40mm zoom range delivers exceptional low-light capability and shallow depth of field, backed by an optical design with 4 SLD and 4 aspherical elements for sharpness. Its 25.5-60mm equivalent field of view on APS-C provides a versatile walk-around range, and the bundled filter kit adds immediate practical value. This lens is best for portrait photographers on Sony E-mount APS-C who prioritize subject isolation and handheld shooting in dim conditions.
Focal length 17-40mm
Aperture f/1.8
49 Overall Score
Price ¥0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong bokeh (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong versatility (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average macro (14th percentile)
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 17 |
| Focal Length Max | 40 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 17-40mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | - | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 544 | 450 | 306 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | - | RXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | 53.5 | 89.7 | 32.9 | 14.2 | 20.9 | 92.1 | 76.4 | 31.5 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.5 | 85.7 | 69.4 | 85.1 | 91.3 | 82.5 | 89.6 | 86.3 | 82.6 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.1 | 85.7 | 76 | 85.1 | 88.5 | 82.5 | 68.3 | 71.6 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.5 | 80.5 | 86 | 50.8 | 86.7 | 82.5 | 80.6 | 86.3 | 97 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98.1 | 73.8 | 73.3 | 40.3 | 78.9 | 75.8 | 95.9 | 90.3 | 82.6 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 87.1 | 98.7 | 68.2 | 38.5 | 82.6 | 98.5 | 33.8 | 90.3 | 36.8 |
Usage Scores
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