Rokinon AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
What Buyers Say
Rokinon AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8
User reviews for this 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8 lens are extremely mixed. While some praise its value, versatility, and sharpness for event photography, multiple verified buyers report severe autofocus problems, making it unusable for video and unreliable for stills. Defects like flickering zoom and vignetting are also mentioned, though firmware updates have fixed some issues.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Versatile zoom range for events
- Sharp image quality
- Good build quality
- Effective for portrait photography
Cons
- Unusable autofocus for video
- Unreliable autofocus for stills
- Defective copies reported
- Vignetting issues
- Zoom flickering with hyper zoom
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
| Rokinon AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 150 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 21 | 17 |
| Groups | 18 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 6★ | 4 |
| Coating | Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC) | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | 16-22★ | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | 2-2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.31 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear stepping motor★ | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 330 mm | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.7 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Rokinon AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong macro (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average build (20th percentile)20th %ile
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
