Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC
Sigma
100 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Viltrox
85 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
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 10 |
| Groups | 11 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | multi-layer nano-MC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 20 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.17X |
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
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC0.005score per dollar
vs
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm0.027score per dollar
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm offers 5.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
