Tamron Di III VC AF014P-700 18-200mm
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di III VC AF014P-700 18-200mm
This Tamron 18-200mm lens is praised for its versatility and value, offering a wide zoom range that eliminates the need to swap lenses. Users appreciate the sharpness at mid-range focal lengths and the solid build, but note that image quality softens at the long end, especially in low light, and autofocus can be slow. Some warn about gray market sellers and lack of warranty, while others find the barrel distortion at 18mm and weight to be minor drawbacks for the price.
Pros
- Versatile zoom range
- Great value for money
- Solid build quality
- Good sharpness at mid-range
- Useful macro capability
Cons
- Soft at long end
- Slow autofocus
- Barrel distortion at 18mm
- Poor low-light performance
- Heavy for some users
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
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC AF014P-700 18-200mm | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | — | 17 |
| Groups | — | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 4★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/18 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.40 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping motor★ | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 18 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III VC AF014P-700 18-200mm
- Strong macro (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average bokeh (21st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
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)
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC AF014P-700 18-200mm
No current pricing available
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
