Tamron Di AFA037N700 17-35mm
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di AFA037N700 17-35mm
The Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD lens is highly praised for its sharpness, especially in corners, and excellent value for money. Users love it for landscape and astrophotography, noting good color, contrast, and flare control. Some drawbacks include lack of VR, no distance scale, and plastic build, but these are often overlooked for the image quality. A few users reported firmware issues with certain camera adapters.
Pros
- Excellent corner sharpness
- Great value for money
- Lightweight and portable
- Good color and contrast
- Effective flare control
Cons
- No vibration reduction
- No distance scale
- Plastic build quality
- Firmware issues with adapters
- Barrel distortion and vignette
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
| Tamron Di AFA037N700 17-35mm | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | — | 17 |
| Groups | — | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 4★ |
| Coating | protective fluorine compound | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.46 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | OSD | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di AFA037N700 17-35mm
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong versatility (74th 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.
