Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Sony FE SEL35F18F 35mm
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
Sony FE SEL35F18F 35mm
The Sony FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, compact size, and lightweight design, making it an ideal walk-around lens for Sony A7 series cameras. Users consistently highlight its fast and accurate autofocus, natural color rendition, and solid build quality, though some note moderate vignetting and a relatively high price. A few reviewers mention a stiff focus ring or minor build inconsistencies, but overall sentiment is strongly positive, with many calling it a versatile and reliable prime lens.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Compact and lightweight design
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Natural color rendition
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Moderate vignetting
- Relatively high price
- Stiff focus ring on some units
- Build quality inconsistencies on some units
- Long minimum focus distance
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Sony FE SEL35F18F 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 7 |
| Groups | 11 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | ZEISS T* Anti-Reflective Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Linear Autofocus Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 221 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.24x |
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)
Sony FE SEL35F18F 35mm
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony FE SEL35F18F 35mm offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
