Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
61 Overall Score
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Sigma Sports 740101 150-600mm
Sigma
49 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
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Sigma Sports 740101 150-600mm
82 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The Sigma 150-600mm Sport lens is praised for its excellent image quality, effective image stabilization, and solid build. However, its significant weight and bulk are common criticisms, making it less ideal for casual hikes or extended handheld use. Many users recommend pairing it with a tripod or monopod and the Sigma USB dock for fine-tuning autofocus.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Effective image stabilization
- Solid build quality
- Good value for money
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Very heavy and bulky
- Tripod collar not removable
- Fabric lens cap is inconvenient
- Metal hood adds weight
- Zoom ring is stiff
Image quality 8
Weight and size 8
Image stabilization 5
Build quality 6
Autofocus performance 6
Value for money 5
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Specifications
| Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | Sigma Sports 740101 150-600mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 150 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 600 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 5 |
| Groups | 9 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 5★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | — |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 2.86 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 105 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | Hyper Sonic Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 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)
Sigma Sports 740101 150-600mm
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong aperture (71st percentile)
- Below average build (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Scores 61 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.