Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Nikon NIKKOR Z 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
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 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Users are largely impressed with this compact, sharp ultra-wide zoom lens for Nikon Z DX cameras, praising its image quality, size, and smooth power zoom. Some note the plastic mount and lack of included lens hood as minor drawbacks, while a few find it more suited to video than stills. Overall, it's seen as a great value for travel and general photography.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Sharp image quality
- Smooth power zoom
- Wide focal range
- Good for travel
Cons
- Plastic mount
- Lens hood not included
- More for video than stills
- No focal length readout
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Nikon NIKKOR Z 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 12 |
| Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | STM (stepping motor)★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.21x |
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)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
