Samyang AF 24-70mm F2.8 FEvsSigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC Art
AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE
24-70mm / F2.8
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17-40mm F1.8 DC Art
17-40mm / F1.8
26-60mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 24-70mm in a single lens
When the 17-40mm F1.8 DC Art suits you better
- Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight502g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 28cm
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE127.5mm long × 88mm diameter
- 17-40mm F1.8 DC Art117mm long × 72.9mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE | Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC Art | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 17mm | +7mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 70mm | 40mm | +30mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F1.8 | 1.3 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F1.8 | 1.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F16 | +6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 35cm | 28cm | +0.07m |
| Max magnification | 0.27× | 0.19× | +0.08x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 11blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 1.03kg | 525g | +502g |
| Length | 127.5mm | 117mm | +10.5mm |
| Diameter | 88mm | 72.9mm | +15.1mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 67mm | +15mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 | −2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE relative to 17-40mm F1.8 DC Art.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE
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17-40mm F1.8 DC Art
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