Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC ArtvsSony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G
17-40mm F1.8 DC Art
17-40mm / F1.8
26-60mm equiv.
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FE 24-50mm F2.8 G
24-50mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the 17-40mm F1.8 DC Art suits you better
- Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Zoom rangeCovers 17-40mm in a single lens
When the FE 24-50mm F2.8 G suits you better
- Weight85g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 19cm
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
- 17-40mm F1.8 DC Art117mm long × 72.9mm diameter
- FE 24-50mm F2.8 G92.3mm long × 74.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC Art | Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 17mm | 24mm | −7mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 40mm | 50mm | −10mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F2.8 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F2.8 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 28cm | 19cm | +0.09m |
| Max magnification | 0.19× | 0.33× | −0.14x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 11blades | — |
| Weight | 525g | 440g | +85g |
| Length | 117mm | 92.3mm | +24.7mm |
| Diameter | 72.9mm | 74.8mm | −1.9mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 67mm | — |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 | +1year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 17-40mm F1.8 DC Art relative to FE 24-50mm F2.8 G.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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17-40mm F1.8 DC Art
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FE 24-50mm F2.8 G
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