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Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art Lens for Sony E-Mount
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The crop format Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art Lens for Sony E-Mount offers image quality on par with a prime, fast, silent AF and a compact design which is ideal for both stills and video content.
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- Portable, lightweight stills and video-ready large aperture standard zoom lens for crop sensor cameras
- High image quality comparable to a prime lens with a wide aperture for great subject separation
- Equivalent to 25.5-60mm on a full-frame camera, which is ideal for all sorts of everyday subjects and creative video
- Capture strong contrast with well controlled flare and ghosting thanks to Sigma’s Super Multi-Layer Coating
- Includes a de-clickable aperture ring, reduced focus breathing and an aperture ring lock switch for video content
Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art Lens for Sony E-Mount Summary
The Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art Lens for Sony E-Mount is a wide aperture standard zoom lens, which Sigma has designed exclusively for APS-C format mirrorless cameras such as the Sony A6700, and A6400. It offers a full-frame 25.5-60mm equivalent zoom range covering a versatile variety of subjects, while being extremely lightweight and portable. This allows you to capture anything from wide-angle subjects like buildings, interiors and landscapes, to portraits, travel and video clips.
With a constant f/1.8 aperture throughout the range, this Sigma lens provides excellent control over depth of field with good background separation, and performs extremely well in low-light. It is particularly suited to hybrid content creators who need high optical performance for both stills and video, with an optical design that delivers high resolution and good contrast across the frame. Users will also find minimal distortion and excellent control of flare and ghosting thanks to Sigma’s proprietary lens coatings.
It weighs only around 535g, while being compact for its class, and includes a 67mm filter thread, which is convenient for those already invested in 67mm lens filters or filter systems. An internal zoom mechanism keeps the barrel length consistent during zooming, which makes it easier to balance if shooting with a gimbal or video rig. The lens also includes a de-clickable aperture and well controlled focus breathing for videography.
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Dive into our review of the first Art series crop format zoom. Read our Review
Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art Key Features
- Portable and lightweight standard zoom for crop sensor cameras
- Stills and video-ready
- Excellent image quality comparable to a prime lens
- HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) for fast, quiet autofocus.
- Inner zoom maintains overall length
- Aperture ring with click and lock switches
- Two AFL button
- Focus Mode switch
- Dust and splash resistant structure
- Undergoes Sigma’s proprietary MTF measuring system
- Water and oil-repellent coating
Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art Lens for Sony E-Mount in More Detail
Constant aperture zoom lens with Prime Performance
The Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art offers image quality comparable to a prime lens across the entire zoom range. It maintains an f/1.8 maximum aperture throughout, allowing for excellent low-light control with strong background separation.
Four high-precision aspherical and four SLD elements help to reduce axial chromatic aberration and sagittal coma flare, providing high resolution and accurate detail, even when shooting wide open.
Expanded Zoom Range with APS-C Coverage
Compared to the well-known 18-35mm f/1.8 Art, this updated lens extends the wide end to 17mm and reaches 40mm at the telephoto end. The result is a more versatile 25.5-60mm full-frame equivalent range, allowing you to capture everything from landscapes to portraiture without needing to switch lenses.
Improved Handling with Lighter, More Compact Design
The 17-40mm f/1.8 is significantly lighter and more compact than its predecessor. It weighs around 535g and is compatible with 67mm threaded lens filters. The zoom also benefits from an inner zoom mechanism, so the barrel length stays constant during zooming and focusing, which improves balance on gimbals while helping to protect the lens from dust and moisture intrusion.
Lens Coatings and All-Weather Construction
Flare and ghosting are minimised thanks to the use of Sigma’s Super Multi-Layer Coating, which helps to maintain contrast and clarity in backlit conditions. A dust and splash-resistant structure also adds durability, with a water and oil-repellent coating on the front element for easier cleaning after shooting outdoors.
Optimised Autofocus and Focus System
The lens uses Sigma’s well known HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) to deliver fast, quiet and precise autofocus. This is ideal for both video and stills, especially when used on a gimbal or with eye or face detection tracking. Focus breathing is reduced too, enabling consistent framing when pulling focus during video.
Lens Barrel Controls
An aperture ring is included for exposure control, with de-click via a switch to allow smooth, silent adjustment while recording video. A separate lock switch prevents accidental changes to the aperture during shoots. The lens also includes two AFL buttons (assignable on compatible bodies) and a manual focus switch for quick changes while shooting.
Additional Features
- Each lens is individually tested using Sigma’s proprietary MTF measuring system
What’s in the box
- Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art Lens for Sony E-Mount
- Lens Hood LH728-02
- Front Cap LCF-67 IV
- Rear Cap LCR III
Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art Specifications
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Lens construction |
17 elements in 11 groups (4 SLD, 4 aspherical elements) |
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Angle of View |
79.7-39.1° |
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Number of Diaphragm Blades |
11 (Rounded Diaphragm) |
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Minimum Aperture |
F16 |
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Minimum Focusing Distance |
28cm |
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Maximum Magnification Ratio |
1:4.8 at 40mm |
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Filter Size |
φ67mm |
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Maximum Diameter x Length |
φ72.9mm x 115.9mm |
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Weight |
535g |
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| Focus distance limiter: N/A |
| Focal length: 17 - 40 mm |
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| Maximum focal length: 40.0 |
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| Minimum focal length: 17.0 |
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| Tripod collar: N/A |
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| Best For Holiday and Landscape: Yes |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: Yes |
| Best For Fashion and Portrait: N/A |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: N/A |
| Best For Astro: N/A |
| Best For Street: N/A |
| Best For Wildlife and Sport: N/A |
| Zoom lock: N/A |
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Our Verdict
The Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art for Sony E-Mount features an unusually fast constant aperture along with a very useful focal range for crop-sensor mirrorless cameras. On any crop sensor body like the Sony A6700, it provides a 25.5-60mm equivalent view, which is a good range for day-to-day photography, video, and any situation that benefits from having some zoom versatility without needing to switch lenses.
Despite being a zoom, Sigma’s optical design delivers image quality, which is on par with prime lenses, allowing you to bring just one lens that covers three or four individual primes. Similarly, although it has a wide aperture, the lens is compact and lightweight at around 535g, with a 67mm front filter thread, enabling compatibility with widely available filters without step-up rings or expensive glass.
Focus breathing is well controlled, and the internal zoom mechanism provides consistent handling, which is key for hybrid stills and video content creators. Some photographers and videographers will appreciate the physical aperture ring which is de-clickable and has a lock switch, and there are two AFL buttons, and a well-damped manual focus ring. Images show minimal chromatic aberration, edge-to-edge sharpness and low distortion, ensuring that this lens holds up well for high-resolution stills and cinematic video recording.
With a dust and splash-resistant design, and water and oil-repellent coating, the 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art lens is a great option for anyone who wants a premium Art Series zoom lens for their APS-C kit.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
