Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
61 Overall Score
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Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
Tamron
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
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Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
92 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
The Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD lens is highly praised for its versatility, lightweight design, and excellent value for money. Users love it for travel, hiking, and landscape photography, noting its sharp image quality and convenient zoom range. A minor con is the lens extending when hanging on a strap, but overall it's considered a fantastic all-in-one lens.
Pros
- Lightweight and compact design
- Versatile 28-200mm zoom range
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp image quality
- Great for travel and hiking
Cons
- Lens extends when hanging on strap
- Build quality not as premium as Sony G/GM
Versatility 5
Lightweight design 5
Value for money 4
Image quality 4
Travel photography 4
Build quality 2
Scores
Travel
Landscape
Macro
Budget
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Specifications
| Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 18 |
| Groups | 9 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 2.8-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 0.57 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:3.1★ |
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 (35th percentile)
Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average bokeh (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
Scores 66 overall, wins 1 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.