Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Sigma
91 Overall Score
vs
Leica SL Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 Aspherical 24-90mm
Leica
73 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Budget
Video Cinema
Macro
Travel
Street
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Leica SL Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 Aspherical 24-90mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 90 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 18 |
| Groups | 11 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | AquaDura hydrophobic coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 1.14 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Auto Focus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 300 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
Leica SL Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 Aspherical 24-90mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average build (28th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC0.100score per dollar
vs
Leica SL Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 Aspherical 24-90mm0.012score per dollar
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC offers 8.3x 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.
