Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC
Sony G Master SEL1635GM2 16-35mm
What Buyers Say
Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 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 G Master SEL1635GM2 16-35mm
The Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM lens earns strong praise for its exceptional sharpness, beautiful rendering, and versatile focal range, making it a favorite for landscape, astro, and event photography. Users consistently highlight the excellent build quality and fast autofocus, though many note the high price. A minority of owners report autofocus failures or hot pixel issues, and some feel the premium over competitors is not fully justified. Overall, it is widely regarded as a top-tier wide-angle zoom that delivers prime-like image quality.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness corner to corner
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent build quality
- Versatile 16-35mm range with f/2.8
- Beautiful rendering and bokeh
Cons
- Very expensive
- Autofocus failure issues reported
- Some hot pixel problems
- Heavy and front-heavy on camera
- Minor distortion and vignette at 16mm
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Sony G Master SEL1635GM2 16-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 14 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 | 5★ |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Nano AR Coating II, Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 11 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.55 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | XD Linear Motors★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 220 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.32x |
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
Sony G Master SEL1635GM2 16-35mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (75th percentile)
- Strong build (67th percentile)
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
