Fujifilm XF 16537744 18-135mm
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
What Buyers Say
Fujifilm XF 16537744 18-135mm
The Fujinon XF 18-135mm lens is widely praised for its versatile focal range, sharp image quality, and lightweight design, making it an ideal everyday carry for travel and outdoor photography. Users appreciate the weather resistance and close focusing capabilities, though some note the zoom ring can be stiff and the lens is slightly heavy on smaller camera bodies. A few concerns about zoom smoothness and high-pitched noise are attributed to the weather sealing and complex internal mechanics, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Versatile focal range (18-135mm)
- Sharp image quality
- Lightweight design
- Weather resistance
- Close focusing capability
Cons
- Stiff zoom ring
- Slightly heavy on small bodies
- No aperture ring
- Zoom smoothness concerns
- High-pitched noise when zooming
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
Scores
Specifications
| Fujifilm XF 16537744 18-135mm | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 17 |
| Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 | 4 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | HT-EBC Multi-Layer | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.27x | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Fujifilm XF 16537744 18-135mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %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
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
