Canon L-series EF 17-40mm f/4L USM 40mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
What Buyers Say
Canon L-series EF 17-40mm f/4L USM 40mm
The Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users, particularly for landscape and real estate photography. Reviewers praise its sharpness, wide-angle versatility, and excellent value, especially when purchased at a discount. A few note the lack of image stabilization and the crop factor on APS-C cameras as minor drawbacks, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Wide-angle versatility
- Great value for money
- Excellent for landscapes
- Good for real estate photography
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Crop factor on APS-C cameras
- Limited to f/4 maximum aperture
- Cannot use multiple filters at 17mm
- Not compatible with teleconverters
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
The Tamron 28-300mm super-zoom wins praise for its lightweight design, versatile focal range, and solid image quality. Users appreciate the compact build and smooth zoom mechanism, but note the slow aperture and trade-offs in sharpness compared to more expensive zooms. Verified reviewers find it an ideal travel lens that pairs well with Sony bodies.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Versatile 28-300mm focal range
- Smooth zoom ring operation
- Compact build for travel
- Good integration with Sony bodies
Cons
- Small maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
- Reduced sharpness vs. premium zooms
- Not an internal zoom lens
- Slow autofocus at high fps on some bodies
Scores
Specifications
| Canon L-series EF 17-40mm f/4L USM 40mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 20 |
| Groups | 9 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:2.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon L-series EF 17-40mm f/4L USM 40mm
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (78th percentile)
- Strong versatility (76th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Canon L-series EF 17-40mm f/4L USM 40mm
No current pricing available
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
