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Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 17-40mm
A constant f/1.8 aperture across a 17-40mm zoom range delivers exceptional low-light capability and shallow depth of field, backed by an optical design with 4 SLD and 4 aspherical elements for sharpness. Its 25.5-60mm equivalent field of view on APS-C provides a versatile walk-around range, and the bundled filter kit adds immediate practical value. This lens is best for portrait photographers on Sony E-mount APS-C who prioritize subject isolation and handheld shooting in dim conditions.
Focal length 17-40mm
Aperture f/1.8
39 Overall Score
Price CA$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong bokeh (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong versatility (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average macro (8th percentile)
- Below average optical (17th percentile)
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
- Below average build (28th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 17 |
| Focal Length Max | 40 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 17-40mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 17-40mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 13mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | - | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | - | 92 | 726 | 655 | 415 | 515 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | STM | linear motor | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | telephoto | Wide-Angle | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 17-40mm | 54.5 | 90.6 | 27.6 | 8.3 | 16.7 | 92.8 | 76.5 | 26.4 | 36 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.9 | 96.6 | 87.7 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.3 | 86.1 | 55.3 | 23.1 | 95.9 | 83.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.4 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 74 | 81.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.9 | 74.9 | 47.3 | 33.2 | 80.1 | 76.9 | 96 | 78 | 92.6 |
Usage Scores
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