Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
Sigma
89 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar H-RSA100400 100-400mm
Panasonic
54 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Portrait
Macro
Street
Travel
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar H-RSA100400 100-400mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 400 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 20 |
| Groups | 11 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.98 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 1.30 m |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.25x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar H-RSA100400 100-400mm
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm0.098score per dollar
vs
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar H-RSA100400 100-400mm0.034score per dollar
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
