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Sigma Announces 17-40mm f1.8 DC Art Zoom
17 June 2025
Sigma has announced its 17-40mm f1.8 DC Art zoom lens for mirrorless cameras including Canon RF, Fujifilm X, L Mount and Sony E mounts. In addition to its fast f1.8 maximum aperture, the new zoom features fast and quiet autofocus, an inner zoom mechanism and minimal focus breathing.
The 17-40mm focal range is the full-frame equivalent of a 26mm to 60mm range. It can focus as close as 11 inches, Sigma said. The glass is protected with water and oil repellant coatings and the housing is protected from dust and water splashes.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the new zoom include:
- APS-C format
- 25.5 to 60mm equivalent
- f1.8 to f16
- Superfast wide-to-normal zoom
- HLA autofocus
- 11-inch minimum focus distance
- Aperture ring with Click & Lock switches
- SLD and aspherical elements
- Water- and oil-repellent coating
- Dust and splash resistant construction
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the Sigma Art lens include:
SIGMA 17-40mm f1.8 DC ART LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Canon RF, Fujifilm X, L Mount, Sony E Focal Length 17mm to 40mm (25.5mm to 60mm equivalent) Aperture f1.8 to f16
11 rounded diaphragm bladesAngle of View 76.5° to 37.1° Minimum Focus 11 inches Magnification 1:4.8 macro reproduction
0.21x magnificationOptical Design 17 elements in 11 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 67mm Dimensions 2.9 x 4.6 inches Weight 19.8 oz. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Sigma said the new Art lens will be available in mid-July for $919. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC
The Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 DC | Art builds upon the groundbreaking innovations of the Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 DC HSM I Art, which earned high acclaim as the world's first f1.8 zoom lens in the photography and video industry. Thirteen years after its debut, this next-generation lens achieves not only superior optical performance but also a wider focal length of 17-40mm while pulling its weight by over 30 percent. This dramatically enhances the versatility of a large-aperture standard zoom lens.
In addition to the fast and quiet autofocus driven by the HLA (High-response Linear Actuator), the lens incorporates an inner zoom mechanism and minimal focus breathing, ensuring outstanding performance for both still photography and video production. Sigma, the pioneer that stunned the world with the first-ever f1.8 zoom lens, has once again revolutionized the history of large aperture zoom lenses with groundbreaking advancements.