Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Standard Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
X Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 DC Art Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 DC Art lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
0.28m / 11.0 inch
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We couldn't find any significant Cons for the Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 DC Art
Lens Mount
Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 is compatible with cameras that have a Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 has a maximum diameter of 73mm and a total length of 116mm . It weighs 535g / 18.9 oz .
Check the size of the Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 when attached to X Mount cameras :
Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 has a filter thread of 67mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Sigma 17-40mm f1.8:
You can also check All Fujifilm X Mount Lenses with 67mm Filter Thread Size
Focal Range
Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 has a focal range of 17-40mm and 2.4X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 25.5-60mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Weather Sealings
The Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Fujifilm X-T5 , Fujifilm X-H2 and Fujifilm X-H2S .
Optical Image Stabilization
Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Alternatively, you can check the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ in Fujifilm X mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization .
Lenses Similar to Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 With Optical Image Stabilization
Zoom Method
Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 features Rotary (internal) zoom method where the length of the lens doesn't change while you are zooming in or out. Even though this design has a size disadvantage in general compared to extending designs, it has the benefits of better sealing against dust and moisture, no zoom creep and no weight balance shift while zooming.
Zoom Lock
Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 has a Zoom lock feature which eliminates Zoom creep where focal length of the lens changes with gravity when it's held downwards or upwards.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.2x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.28m .
Below are the 3 Standard Zoom type Fujifilm X mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f1.8 from 17mm all the way to the 40mm .
Focal Length
Max Aperture
Min Aperture
17mm
F1.8
F16
40mm
F1.8
F16
Optical Formula
Sigma 17-40mm f1.8's optical formula consists of 17 elements in 11 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
4 SLD elements 4 aspherical Lens Hood
Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 Lens Hood
Body Colour
Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 is available in Black color.
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 DC Art.
Top Alternatives of Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 in Other Lens Mounts
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