Thypoch Simera 35mm f/1.4 35mm
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
What Buyers Say
Thypoch Simera 35mm f/1.4 35mm
The Thypoch Simera 35mm f/1.4 lens receives mixed but generally positive feedback, with many users praising its image quality, character, and build. However, significant issues like extreme color cast on the Canon RF mount, missed infinity focus on some copies, and a defective unit out of the box have been reported. The lens is well-regarded for its value and manual focus experience, but quality control and mount-specific problems are notable concerns.
Pros
- Excellent image quality and character
- Great value for money
- Solid all-metal build
- Smooth manual focus experience
- Sharp at wide apertures
Cons
- Extreme color cast on Canon RF mount
- Missed infinity focus on some copies
- Defective unit out of the box
- Strong vignetting at lower apertures
- No electronic communication with camera
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
| Thypoch Simera 35mm f/1.4 35mm | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 17 |
| Groups | 5 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| Coating | multi-layer coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 14★ | 11 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 457 mm | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:1.4 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Thypoch Simera 35mm f/1.4 35mm
- Strong build (73rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd 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
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
