Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Sigma
91 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM 400mm
Canon
72 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Budget
Video Cinema
Macro
Travel
Street
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM 400mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | super-telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 400 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 400 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 17 |
| Groups | 11 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Super Spectra and Air Sphere Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 2.84 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 2.50 m |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8 | 1:5.9 |
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
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM 400mm
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average build (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average macro (35th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC0.100score per dollar
vs
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM 400mm0.005score 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 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
