Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm
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
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm
The Fujifilm XF 18mm f/2 R lens is widely praised for its compact size, sharp image quality, and fast aperture, making it a favorite for street and indoor photography. Users appreciate its lightweight design that pairs well with smaller camera bodies like the X-E3 and X-T1. However, some note minor chromatic aberration at wide apertures and a poorly designed lens hood cap that tends to fall off. Overall, it's considered a solid walk-around lens with excellent value, especially when purchased at a discount.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Sharp image quality
- Fast f/2 aperture
- Great for street and indoor photography
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- Lens hood cap falls off easily
- Chromatic aberration at wide apertures
- Softer corners at wider apertures
- Mediocre included cleaning kit
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 8 |
| Groups | 11 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Super EBC |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.12 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.14x |
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)
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
