Sony G 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS Telephoto
Sony
40 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Sigma
97 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony G 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS Telephoto
No customer feedback yet
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
95 out of 100 high confidence 36 reviews
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
Image quality 8
Aperture 7
Build quality 6
Autofocus 4
Value for money 4
Compatibility 12
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Specifications
| Sony G 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS Telephoto | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 400 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 800 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | — | 17 |
| Groups | — | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 6★ | 4 |
| Coating | Nano AR coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/45 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/6.3 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 11 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 2.48 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 105 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.70 m | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.23x | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony G 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS Telephoto
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Strong optical (68th percentile)
- Below average aperture (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average bokeh (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average build (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average macro (28th percentile)
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 (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Sony G 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS Telephoto
No current pricing available
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
