Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
Canon
89 Overall Score
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Panasonic Lumix G VARIO H-FSA100300 100-300mm
Panasonic
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
No customer feedback yet
Panasonic Lumix G VARIO H-FSA100300 100-300mm
82 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
The Panasonic 100-300mm lens is widely praised for its solid build, sharp image quality, and lightweight design, making it an excellent budget-friendly telephoto option for wildlife and bird photography. Users appreciate the dual stabilization with Lumix bodies and the good value for money. However, a few reviewers noted autofocus difficulties with birds and the lack of a rubberized focus ring, and one returned the lens due to focusing issues. Overall, it is seen as a reliable mid-level lens that delivers good results without being life-changing.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Sharp image quality
- Lightweight design
- Good value for money
- Dual stabilization with Lumix bodies
Cons
- Autofocus difficulties with birds
- Non-rubberized focus ring
- Focusing issues for some users
- No lens hood or bag included
Build quality 3
Image quality 5
Value for money 4
Weight and portability 3
Autofocus performance 2
Stabilization 2
Scores
Portrait
Professional
Street
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Video Cinema
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm | Panasonic Lumix G VARIO H-FSA100300 100-300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 17 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Power O.I.S. |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 4.0-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 0.52 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM | 240 fps linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 40 mm★ | 1.50 m |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x★ | 0.21x |
Pros & Cons
Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
- Strong aperture (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Panasonic Lumix G VARIO H-FSA100300 100-300mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average macro (26th percentile)
Pricing
Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
No current pricing available
Panasonic Lumix G VARIO H-FSA100300 100-300mm
Verdict
Winner: Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
