Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC DN | Art – The Legendary Upgrade

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Sigma has just raised the bar for APSC shooters again. Building on the success of the cult-favorite Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art, the new 17-40mm f/1.8 DC DN | Art delivers the same groundbreaking constant f/1.8 aperture but with a wider field of view and extra reach. This makes it one of the most versatile and fastest standard zooms for APSC cameras — ideal for both stills and video.

Key Features

Constant f/1.8 Aperture – Exceptional low-light performance and creamy background separation throughout the zoom range.
Wider and Longer – 17mm for more dramatic wide shots and 40mm for tighter framing without lens changes.
Next-Gen Optical Design – Sharper from edge to edge, with improved coatings to handle flares and ghosting.
Video-Friendly – Suppressed focus breathing, smooth AF, and quiet operation.
Lightweight Build – Approx. 470g, making it significantly lighter than its predecessor.

Optical Performance

Speed & Bokeh: With f/1.8 across the zoom, it delivers prime-like light gathering and background separation/
Sharpness: Exceptionally sharp, especially in the center; edge softness at f/1.8 improves when stopped down to f/4.
Colour Shift: Some longitudinal chromatic aberration (LoCA) observed — most visible in out-of-focus transitions, but largely correctable.

Who Should Rent It?

Stills & Video Hybrid Creators — Perfect for content creators who need fast aperture, smooth controls, and low-light flexibility.
Event & Street Photographers — One lens for diverse scenarios, from ambient-lit events to quick street scenes.
APSC Shooters Upgrading from Primes — Replace multiple primes with one versatile, high-quality zoom.

Conclusion

The Sigma 17-40 mm f/1.8 DC Art is a rare gem in the APSC world—a fast, compact, and feature-rich zoom that blurs the gap between primes and traditional zooms. It’s built for creative flexibility, low-light excellence, and video-friendly control. With Renticulous, you can rent it and unlock its full potential without buying into the hype—or the price. We currently have it in Sony E-Mount, and will be introducing for the Fujifilm X Mount and Canon RF soon!

Try out the lens here today!