Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Elmarit H-ES200 200mm
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
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Elmarit H-ES200 200mm
The product received mixed feedback, with a negative review indicating it underperformed compared to the Olympus 100-400 zoom even with a converter. Q&A responses clarify compatibility issues with Leica M bodies and limitations of O.I.S., while noting that teleconverters generally do not affect minimum focus distance or infinity focus.
Pros
- Teleconverter included
- Tripod mount included
- Lens hood included
- Compatible with Panasonic teleconverters
Cons
- Poor performance compared to Olympus 100-400
- No aperture ring
- Compatibility issues with Leica M bodies
- Stabilization not a tripod replacement
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Elmarit H-ES200 200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 200 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 15 |
| Groups | 11 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.99 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Triple sistema de motor lineal |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 1.15 m |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.2x |
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
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Elmarit H-ES200 200mm
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average macro (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC offers 6.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
