Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Sigma
96 Overall Score
vs
Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 50mm
Laowa
61 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 50mm
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 14 |
| Groups | 11 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | apochromatic (APO) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 135 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8 | 2:1★ |
Pros & Cons
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)
Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 50mm
- Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 50mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
