Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Sigma
97 Overall Score
vs
Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm
Yongnuo
79 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
95 out of 100 high confidence 36 reviews
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
Image quality 8
Aperture 7
Build quality 6
Autofocus 4
Value for money 4
Compatibility 12
Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm
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Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 14 |
| Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 | 4 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| 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★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.32 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | STM stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.5x |
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)
Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average social proof (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC0.107score per dollar
vs
Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm0.221score per dollar
Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
