Samyang AF SYIO3518-E 35mm
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
What Buyers Say
Samyang AF SYIO3518-E 35mm
The Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 FE is widely praised as an affordable, sharp, and lightweight prime lens that delivers excellent image quality for its price. Users love its compact size and fast autofocus, though a few report compatibility issues with certain Sony cameras and note that the autofocus can be slightly slower than premium lenses. Some also wish for weather sealing and a bundled lens station, but overall it is considered a fantastic value for Sony full-frame shooters.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Compact and lightweight design
- Great value for money
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Pleasant bokeh
Cons
- No weather sealing
- Autofocus slightly slower than premium lenses
- Compatibility issues with some Sony cameras
- Lens station not included
- Some sample variation (decentering)
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
| Samyang AF SYIO3518-E 35mm | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 17 |
| Groups | 8 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | Ultra Multi-Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear STM★ | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 290 mm | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.88 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Samyang AF SYIO3518-E 35mm
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (71st percentile)
- Strong optical (70th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th 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
Samyang AF SYIO3518-E 35mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
