Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit H-ES045 45mm
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit H-ES045 45mm
The Panasonic Leica 45mm f/2.8 macro lens is highly praised for its sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and dual use as a macro and portrait lens. Users love the image quality and build, though some note the autofocus can be sluggish in close-up situations and the price is high. A few isolated defects were reported, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Beautiful bokeh
- Dual macro and portrait use
- Fast autofocus in most situations
- Good build quality
Cons
- Slow autofocus in close-up situations
- High price
- Occasional defective units
- Relatively heavy for Micro 4/3
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
| Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit H-ES045 45mm | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 45 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 17 |
| Groups | 10 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | multi-coated | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | inner focus motor system | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit H-ES045 45mm
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd 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 (35th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
