Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2.0 25mm
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
Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2.0 25mm
The Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 and 135mm f/2.8 lenses are overwhelmingly praised for their stunning image quality, sharpness, beautiful color rendition, and fast, accurate autofocus. Users frequently highlight the excellent build quality and compact, lightweight design, making them ideal for travel, street, and portrait photography. Common concerns include minor issues with close-focus performance in low light, some chromatic aberration, and a higher price point, though most agree the optical performance justifies the cost.
Pros
- Stunning image sharpness
- Beautiful color rendition and contrast
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent build quality
- Compact and lightweight design
Cons
- Higher price point
- Close focus issues in low light
- Some chromatic aberration
- OLED display not useful for professionals
- Focus ring lacks grooves
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2.0 25mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 25 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 25 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 10 |
| Groups | 11 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 | 4 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | linear motors★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | — |
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)
Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2.0 25mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
