Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Sigma
90 Overall Score
vs
Zeiss Batis 18mm T1.5 18mm
Zeiss
41 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Budget
Video Cinema
Macro
Travel
Street
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Zeiss Batis 18mm T1.5 18mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 11 |
| Groups | 11 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 | 4 |
| ED Elements | 4 | 7★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | ZEISS T* coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.5 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 16★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | ARRI PL |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 2.27 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 350 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Zeiss Batis 18mm T1.5 18mm
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (66th percentile)
- Below average build (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Zeiss Batis 18mm T1.5 18mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
