Digital Nc PAN2X451.5C-52 45-150mm
Digital Nc
53 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Sigma
96 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Digital Nc PAN2X451.5C-52 45-150mm
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Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 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
Scores
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Video Cinema
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Specifications
| Digital Nc PAN2X451.5C-52 45-150mm | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 45 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 150 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 3 | 17 |
| Groups | 3 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 4★ |
| Coating | Multi Coated | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | — | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | — | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Auto Focus | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | — | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 72 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Digital Nc PAN2X451.5C-52 45-150mm
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong aperture (71st percentile)
- Strong bokeh (70th percentile)
- Below average optical (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
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)
Pricing
Digital Nc PAN2X451.5C-52 45-150mm0.532score per dollar
vs
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC0.107score per dollar
Digital Nc PAN2X451.5C-52 45-150mm offers 5.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
