Leica Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH. 35mm
Leica
50 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Sigma
91 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Budget
Video Cinema
Macro
Travel
Street
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Leica Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH. 35mm | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 17 |
| Groups | 5 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 4★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 11 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Leica M | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.42 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:11.6 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Leica Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH. 35mm
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong aperture (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
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
Pricing
Leica Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH. 35mm0.005score per dollar
vs
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC0.100score per dollar
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC offers 20.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
