Viltrox AF 14/4.0 L 14mm
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 14/4.0 L 14mm
The Viltrox lenses are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional value, delivering sharp image quality, solid build, and fast autofocus at a fraction of the cost of name-brand alternatives. Many users highlight the impressive performance for portraits, landscapes, and street photography, with particular acclaim for the 135mm f/1.8 and 16mm f/1.8 models. A few isolated complaints mention autofocus struggles in low light, vignetting, and minor quality control issues, but the overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Sharp image quality
- Solid build construction
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Lightweight and compact design
Cons
- Autofocus struggles in low light
- Vignetting at wide apertures
- Minor chromatic aberration
- No weather sealing
- Autofocus noise audible
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
| Viltrox AF 14/4.0 L 14mm | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 14 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 14 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 17 |
| Groups | 9 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 4 | 4 |
| Coating | HD multilayer nano coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM+Lead screw★ | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.23X | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 14/4.0 L 14mm
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Viltrox AF 14/4.0 L 14mm offers 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
