Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO 33mm
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
Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO 33mm
The Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and solid build quality, especially at a price much lower than comparable fast lenses. Users appreciate the long focus throw for precise manual focusing, but some note the lack of weather sealing and stiff aperture ring. A few verified reviews mention sample variation and softness at wider apertures, particularly when compared to Fujinon alternatives.
Pros
- Sharp images wide open
- Beautiful bokeh
- Solid build quality
- Good value for money
- Long focus throw for precision
Cons
- Not weather sealed
- Stiff aperture ring
- Soft at wide apertures on some samples
- Long focus throw may be slow for some
- No click stops on aperture ring
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO 33mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 33 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 33 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 14 |
| Groups | 11 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/11 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/0.95 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 350 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8 | 1:2 |
Pros & Cons
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)
Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO 33mm
- Strong optical (65th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
