Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC
Brightin Star AF Fit for Sony E Mount 24mm
What Buyers Say
Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 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
Brightin Star AF Fit for Sony E Mount 24mm
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, fast autofocus, and low-light performance. Users highlight its suitability for both photography and video, with many noting a significant upgrade from previous lenses. A few Q&A entries address concerns about internal movement when powered off, which is confirmed as normal stabilizer behavior. Overall, it is praised as a professional-grade zoom that delivers outstanding results.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast and snappy autofocus
- Great low-light performance
- Excellent for video
- Internal zoom mechanism
Cons
- Internal movement when powered off
- Not parfocal
- Focus-by-wire system
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Brightin Star AF Fit for Sony E Mount 24mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 24 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 14 |
| Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 11 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 320 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Brightin Star AF Fit for Sony E Mount 24mm
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Brightin Star AF Fit for Sony E Mount 24mm offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
