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 is praised for its exceptional image quality, particularly in color rendition and sharpness. Users appreciate the distinctive 'Zeiss look' and build quality, but note that autofocus can be slow and noisy, and the rubberized focus ring design is sometimes criticized. A few reviewers have reported mechanical issues or lens defects.
Pros
- Exceptional color reproduction
- Very sharp across the frame
- Pleasant bokeh
- Solid build quality
- Compact and light
Cons
- Noisy autofocus
- Slow autofocus in some conditions
- Rubber focus ring flush with barrel
- Poor lens cap tether attachment
- Firmware update required for some users
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 | standard | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 32 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 32 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 17 |
| Groups | 5 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 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 | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 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 (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- 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
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
