The Sigma 17-40 f/1.8 is the Successor to the Legendary 18-35mm f/1.8

Jun 16, 2025

Jaron Schneider

A black Sigma 17-40mm f/2.8 DG DN Art camera lens is shown on a white background, featuring zoom and focus rings with focal length and aperture markings.

Sigma has announced the 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art lens, what it calls the successor to the 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens that was designed for DSLRs and became incredibly popular for run-and-gun videographers when it launched in 2013.

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A lot has changed in the more than 10 years since Sigma released its extremely popular 18-35mm f/1.8, which is perhaps why it has been so long since Sigma revisited the wide-angle zoom lens for APS-C. This new lens answers the call, however, and is the first Art series lens made for APS-C cameras since 2016. It features an updated optical design to maintain the promise of delivering the image quality and brightness that is expected of a prime lens, but in a zoom.

Sigma is also embracing the fact videographers loved the 18-35mm f/1.8 by designing the new 17-40mm f/1.8 specifically for them. The company says the lens features an inner zoom, high speed and silent linear autofocusing motors, and minimal focus breathing. It also is both dust and splash resistant.

A Sigma camera lens with a focal length of 17-40mm and an aperture of f/1.8, featuring focus and zoom rings and a black, cylindrical design with white lettering indicating specifications.

One downside of the DSLR-era 18-35mm f/1.8 was that it wasn’t particularly light. That’s another area Sigma is focusing on for this mirrorless version as it only ways 535 grams (about 18.9 ounces).

A black Sigma camera lens with zoom and focus rings, lens hood attached, and autofocus/manual switch visible. The lens displays focal lengths and various markings, standing upright against a white background.

The lens features a construction of 17 elements arranged into 11 groups, including four SLD and four aspherical glass elements. It has an aperture range of f/1.8 through f/16 via an 11-bladed diaphragm and, in another improvement versus the older DSLR lens, the aperture can be changed via an external dial which can also be set to clicked or de-clicked, depending on user preference. Also on the exterior of the lens are two customizable function buttons and a manual/auto focus selector switch.

“Using advanced simulation technology and Sigma’s Super Multi-Layer Coating, flare and ghosting have been largely eliminated, ensuring that the lens renders rich, high-contrast results in all conditions,” Sigma says.

Four different cameras are shown each fitted with the same large Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN lens, viewed from the front, top, and with various camera bodies and mounts.

Sigma says that the use of a high-response Linear Actuator (HLA) motor enables quiet, high-speed, high-precision autofocus, which allows it to take advantage of tracking algorithms with attached cameras and is not only ideal for photography but also for single operators using a gimbal.

Sample Photos

Close-up of a person's face with long dark hair, looking thoughtfully into the distance. Warm sunlight highlights their eye and part of their face, creating a soft and contemplative mood. — Photo by Etsuko Aimu

Mount Fuji covered in snow is illuminated by the setting sun, with a calm lake in the foreground and a dark silhouette of trees and buildings along the water’s edge. The sky is partly cloudy with warm, soft light. — Photo by Etsuko Aimu

A hand gently reaching up toward pink cherry blossom branches in full bloom, set against a blue sky background. — Photo by Etsuko Aimu

Two people hold sparklers, creating bright sparks and smoke against a dark, twilight sky by the water. Their hands and arms are visible, while the background is softly lit with a fading sunset. — Photo by Etsuko Aimu

A close-up of a transparent umbrella covered with raindrops, with a drop of water hanging from the tip. The background is blurred green foliage, creating a calm, rainy day atmosphere. — Photo by Etsuko Aimu

A woman with a long braid, wearing a white top and blue skirt, stands in a field of blooming yellow flowers under a clear blue sky, facing away from the camera. — Photo by Etsuko Aimu

Silhouette of a person with a ponytail standing outdoors at sunset, with the sun low in the sky and casting a warm glow over an open field in the background. — Photo by Etsuko Aimu

Two people stand outdoors under a clear blue sky, blowing bubbles. One wears a pink floral blouse and jeans, and the other wears a white sweater. Bubbles float around them, and both look relaxed and happy. — Photo by Etsuko Aimu

A person stands with arms outstretched at the end of a pier facing the ocean during sunset, silhouetted against a colorful sky with scattered clouds. Waves gently crash against the shore. — Photo by Etsuko Aimu

A person with long hair wearing a plaid jacket looks thoughtfully into the distance, with the sky and clouds in the background at sunset. — Photo by Etsuko Aimu

Bright yellow mimosa flowers bloom densely on green branches under sunlight, with a soft blue sky visible in the background. — Photo by Naoki Miyashita

A close-up of a pink flower bud surrounded by glossy, dark green leaves with droplets of water, suggesting recent rain. The background is softly blurred, highlighting the main bud in the foreground. — Photo by Naoki Miyashita

A group of unglazed ceramic vases and vessels with smooth, matte surfaces are arranged on a table, illuminated by soft, warm light that creates gentle shadows. — Photo by Naoki Miyashita

A collection of unglazed ceramic vessels in various shapes and sizes are displayed on a wooden table in a pottery studio, with shelves and tools visible in the background. — Photo by Naoki Miyashita

Two people stand in a pottery studio; one examines a ceramic plate while the other looks on. Shelves behind them display various pottery pieces under soft, natural light. — Photo by Naoki Miyashita

Six unglazed, light clay bowls with wide rims and tapered bases are arranged in two rows on a white table in a softly lit pottery studio. A stool and shelves are visible in the background. — Photo by Naoki Miyashita

A close-up of a textured arrangement featuring pinecones, lotus seed pods, small round pebbles, moss, and dried flowers in earthy tones, creating a natural, woodland scene. — Photo by Naoki Miyashita

A close-up of ceramic bowls in muted tones, with a small branch of dried white berries resting on a textured, light-colored surface. The lighting is soft and natural, creating a calm, rustic atmosphere. — Photo by Naoki Miyashita

A person with clay-covered hands shapes wet clay on a spinning pottery wheel, focusing on forming a small vessel. The background is blurred, highlighting the pottery-making process. — Photo by Naoki Miyashita

A close-up of several ceramic cups and bowls in muted, earthy tones arranged on a textured light surface, with a blurred background featuring blue and dark-colored objects. — Photo by Naoki Miyashita

Pricing and Availability

The Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art APS-C lens will be available for Fujifilm X mount, Sony E mount, and Leica L mount starting on July 10. It will come to Canon RF mount starting some time in August. It will cost $919 on all mounts.

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