Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
Canon
89 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm
Nikon
63 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm
82 out of 100 high confidence 433 reviews
The Nikon 35mm f/1.8 lens is widely praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent low-light performance, making it a favorite for street, portrait, and everyday photography. Many users highlight its lightweight build and value for money, though some note that it is not as sharp as the 50mm S lens and can suffer from vignetting and corner softness wide open. A few reviewers also mention quality control issues and a plastic feel, but overall it is considered a solid, versatile prime lens.
Pros
- Sharp images edge-to-edge
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent low-light performance
- Lightweight and compact design
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Vignetting and corner softness wide open
- Not as sharp as 50mm S lens
- Plastic build feels cheap
- Quality control issues reported
- Overpriced compared to alternatives
Image quality 28
Autofocus performance 15
Low light performance 12
Build quality 10
Value for money 14
Vignetting and corner sharpness 6
Scores
Portrait
Professional
Street
Budget
Video Cinema
Macro
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 8 |
| Groups | 9 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 40 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:6.25★ |
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)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong macro (75th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm
Verdict
Winner: Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
