Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Sigma
91 Overall Score
vs
OM System M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 TC 1.25 IS PRO 188-500mm
OM System
55 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Budget
Video Cinema
Macro
Travel
Street
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | OM System M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 TC 1.25 IS PRO 188-500mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 150 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 400 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 28 |
| Groups | 11 | 18 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 4 | 6★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Z Coating Nano |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/4.5 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 1.88 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 95 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | High-speed Imager AF (MSC) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 8 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 1.30 m |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8 | 1:7.7 |
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
OM System M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 TC 1.25 IS PRO 188-500mm
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong versatility (78th percentile)
- Below average build (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC0.100score per dollar
vs
OM System M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 TC 1.25 IS PRO 188-500mm0.006score per dollar
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC offers 16.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
