Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
61 Overall Score
vs
Sony FE SELP1635G 16-35mm
Sony
75 Overall Score
Scores
Landscape
Travel
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Budget
Street
Macro
Portrait
Specifications
| Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | Sony FE SELP1635G 16-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 13 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 5★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg | 0.35 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM | XD Linear Motors★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 240 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x★ | 0.19x |
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)
Sony FE SELP1635G 16-35mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony FE SELP1635G 16-35mm
Scores 75 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.