Canon Manual Focus Telephoto/Teleconverter High Power 500mm
Canon
42 Overall Score
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Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Sigma
96 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon Manual Focus Telephoto/Teleconverter High Power 500mm
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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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Specifications
| Canon Manual Focus Telephoto/Teleconverter High Power 500mm | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 1000 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 1000 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | — | 17 |
| Groups | — | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 4★ |
| Coating | Multicoated | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | — | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | — | f/1.8 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | T Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | — | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 67 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon Manual Focus Telephoto/Teleconverter High Power 500mm
- Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (71st percentile)
- Strong bokeh (70th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th 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
Canon Manual Focus Telephoto/Teleconverter High Power 500mm0.425score per dollar
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Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC0.107score per dollar
Canon Manual Focus Telephoto/Teleconverter High Power 500mm offers 4.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
