Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 50mm
What Buyers Say
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
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 50mm
The Nikon Z 50mm f/1.4 lens is widely praised for its sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and lightweight design, making it a favorite for portraits and street photography. Users appreciate its fast autofocus and value for money compared to the f/1.2 version, though some note minor issues like soft corners at f/1.4, vignetting, and slight focusing noise during video. Overall, it's considered a versatile and high-quality prime lens that delivers excellent image quality.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Beautiful bokeh
- Lightweight and compact
- Fast autofocus
- Great value for money
Cons
- Soft corners at f/1.4
- Vignetting wide open
- Slight focusing noise in video
- Plasticky build feel
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 8 |
| Groups | 11 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8 | 1:6.67 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 50mm
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 50mm offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
