Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Sigma
91 Overall Score
vs
Laowa Proteus 2x Anamorphic 20mm T2 20mm
Laowa
29 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Budget
Video Cinema
Macro
Travel
Street
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Laowa Proteus 2x Anamorphic 20mm T2 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 17 |
| Groups | 11 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | T22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | T2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 10 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Interchangeable Mount with Included ARRI PL/Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 2.50 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 105 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 480 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Laowa Proteus 2x Anamorphic 20mm T2 20mm
- Strong optical (72nd percentile)
- Below average build (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC0.072score per dollar
vs
Laowa Proteus 2x Anamorphic 20mm T2 20mm0.004score per dollar
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC offers 18.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
