Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC
Sigma
100 Overall Score
vs
Fujifilm XF 18-135 F3.5-5.6 OIS WR 18-135mm
Fujifilm
60 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 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
Fujifilm XF 18-135 F3.5-5.6 OIS WR 18-135mm
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Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Fujifilm XF 18-135 F3.5-5.6 OIS WR 18-135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 | 4 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | HT-EBC multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/3.5 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.49 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | LM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 610 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.27x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Fujifilm XF 18-135 F3.5-5.6 OIS WR 18-135mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average macro (35th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC0.005score per dollar
vs
Fujifilm XF 18-135 F3.5-5.6 OIS WR 18-135mm0.003score per dollar
Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
