Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
61 Overall Score
vs
Sigma APO EX DG OS HSM Macro 106101 150mm
Sigma
54 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Landscape
Portrait
Macro
Budget
Professional
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Street
Specifications
| Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | Sigma APO EX DG OS HSM Macro 106101 150mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 150 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 150 mm |
| Elements | 12 | — |
| Groups | 9 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sigma SA Bayonet |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 1.18 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | HSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 381 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:1★ |
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 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro 106101 150mm
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average build (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Scores 61 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.