Zeiss Touit 32mm f/1.8 32mm
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
What Buyers Say
Zeiss Touit 32mm f/1.8 32mm
The Zeiss Touit 32mm f/1.8 lens is praised for its sharpness, excellent color rendering, and compact build, making it a favorite among Fuji and Sony APS-C users. However, several reviewers report reliability issues such as aperture ring sticking, black dots appearing at higher apertures, and firmware conflicts that required service. While many love the image quality and fast autofocus, the mixed durability feedback pulls the overall sentiment down.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Excellent color rendering
- Compact and lightweight design
- Fast autofocus
- Good build quality
Cons
- Aperture ring sticking issues
- Black dots at higher apertures
- Firmware conflicts requiring service
- Mechanical problems after warranty
- Not weather sealed
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
| Zeiss Touit 32mm f/1.8 32mm | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 32 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 32 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 17 |
| Groups | 5 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 4★ |
| Coating | Carl Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Auto Focus | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Zeiss Touit 32mm f/1.8 32mm
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong macro (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- 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
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
