Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 Reflex MF 400mm
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
Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 Reflex MF 400mm
The Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 Reflex MF Lens is a compact, lightweight manual lens that delivers surprising value at its price point. Most users praise its portability and build quality, though they note it requires patience, a tripod, and good light to get sharp results. The donut bokeh and fixed aperture are seen as creative trade-offs rather than dealbreakers. A common sentiment is that it's a 'fun' specialty lens for nature, moon, or zoo photography, but not a substitute for high-end telephoto glass.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Good build quality (metal construction)
- Smooth focus ring
- Excellent value for the price
- Fun creative donut bokeh effect
Cons
- Manual focus only with no autofocus
- Fixed f/8 aperture limits low-light use
- Soft image quality and muted contrast
- Donut bokeh may not suit all tastes
- Lens hood does not reverse for storage
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 Reflex MF 400mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | super-telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 400 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 400 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 6 |
| Groups | 11 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Multicoating and Antioxidant Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 5 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.35 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 1.15 m |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8 | 1:2.5 |
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)
Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 Reflex MF 400mm
- Strong build (67th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average optical (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 Reflex MF 400mm offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
