Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
61 Overall Score
vs
Sigma DG 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Aspherical
Sigma
60 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Landscape
Portrait
Budget
Macro
Professional
Street
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Specifications
| Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | Sigma DG 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Aspherical | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 14 |
| Groups | 9 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon SLR |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.50 kg | 0.49 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 500 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:3★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %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)
Sigma DG 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Aspherical
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM wins 5 specs while Sigma DG 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Aspherical wins 4.