Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
61 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR AF-P 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
Nikon
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
No customer feedback yet
Nikon NIKKOR AF-P 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
72 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Nikon AF-P 18-55mm lens receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its sharpness, silent autofocus in video mode, and lightweight design, but compatibility issues with older Nikon cameras like the D5000 and D3300 (without firmware update) are a recurring complaint. Some users report defective units where autofocus fails entirely, while others find it a significant upgrade over older AF-S lenses for video work.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Silent autofocus in video mode
- Lightweight and compact design
- Fast autofocus speed
- Good value for money
Cons
- Compatibility issues with older cameras
- Autofocus failure on some units
- Zoom noise picked up by internal mic
- No VR or manual focus button on lens
- Requires firmware update for some cameras
Compatibility 4
Autofocus performance 6
Image quality 4
Noise level 4
Build quality 3
Value for money 3
Scores
Street
Budget
Macro
Travel
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Specifications
| Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | Nikon NIKKOR AF-P 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 12 | — |
| Groups | 9 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | Pulse motor (stepping motor) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 83 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x★ | — |
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)
Nikon NIKKOR AF-P 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR AF-P 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.