Rokinon AF IO2460AFZ-E 24mm
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
What Buyers Say
Rokinon AF IO2460AFZ-E 24mm
This lens is praised for its solid build, fast and quiet autofocus, and good image quality at a reasonable price. Video shooters especially appreciate the low focus breathing and smooth bokeh, while photographers note crisp images with minor softness at the edges at f/2.8. Some users miss the extra 10mm reach of a 24-70mm lens and mention the plastic build feels less premium, but overall it's seen as excellent value.
Pros
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Good image quality for the price
- Solid build quality
- Low focus breathing for video
- Smooth bokeh
Cons
- Plastic build feels less premium
- Missing 70mm reach for portraits
- Edge softness at f/2.8
- Minor vignetting at wide apertures
- USB-C to A cable included instead of C to C
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
| Rokinon AF IO2460AFZ-E 24mm | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 60 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 17 |
| Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | UMC | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear STM★ | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 180 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.27x | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Rokinon AF IO2460AFZ-E 24mm
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong versatility (77th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th 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 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
