Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
TTArtisan Cine 50mm f/0.95 50mm
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
TTArtisan Cine 50mm f/0.95 50mm
This TTArtisan 50mm f/0.95 manual lens delivers exceptional sharpness and light-gathering for its price, producing beautiful bokeh and solid subject isolation in low light. A few users noted minor chromatic aberration and exposure issues in bright conditions, but overall sentiment is very positive, especially among those comfortable with manual focus. Some shipping and confusion around full-frame compatibility were reported, but these do not overshadow the lens's optical performance.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness for the price
- Fast f/0.95 aperture for low light
- Beautiful bokeh and subject isolation
- Solid all-metal build quality
- Smooth manual focus ring
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Chromatic aberration in highlights
- Overexposure issues in bright conditions
- No image stabilization
- Screw-on lens cap design disliked
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | TTArtisan Cine 50mm f/0.95 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 8 |
| Groups | 11 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/0.95 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 10 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.41 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 500 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)
TTArtisan Cine 50mm f/0.95 50mm
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average optical (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
TTArtisan Cine 50mm f/0.95 50mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
