Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC
Sigma
100 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 -A VC VXD 29-480mm
Tamron
63 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
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 -A VC VXD 29-480mm
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Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 -A VC VXD 29-480mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 8 | — |
| Groups | 11 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | — |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | — |
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
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 -A VC VXD 29-480mm
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average optical (19th percentile)19th %ile
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 -A VC VXD 29-480mm
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Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
