Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Sirui Cine Lenses 20mm T1.8 1.33X Anamorphic 20mm
What Buyers Say
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
Sirui Cine Lenses 20mm T1.8 1.33X Anamorphic 20mm
The Sirui anamorphic lens receives high praise for its cinematic image quality, fast autofocus, and solid build, with many users noting it delivers a "movie-like" look straight out of camera. However, a few reviewers report issues with video distortion and inconsistent packaging, and one Dutch user found the glass quality and sharpness underwhelming for photography. Overall, it is a beloved lens for video work, especially on Sony, Blackmagic, and Panasonic cameras, but not without some caveats.
Pros
- Cinematic image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Solid build quality
- Great character and sharpness
- Compact size and weight
Cons
- Distorted video quality on some cameras
- Inconsistent packaging (opened box)
- Underwhelming sharpness for photography
- Not the strongest anamorphic character
- Potential quality control issues
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Sirui Cine Lenses 20mm T1.8 1.33X Anamorphic 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 17 | — |
| Groups | 11 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.48 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 400 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | — |
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)
Sirui Cine Lenses 20mm T1.8 1.33X Anamorphic 20mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd 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 6 of 21 specs.
