Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
61 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Sports 730956 60-600mm
Sigma
54 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
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Sigma Sports 730956 60-600mm
85 out of 100 medium confidence 24 reviews
The Sigma 300–600mm f/4 DG OS Sports lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, fast autofocus, and versatility as a zoom that rivals prime lenses. Users praise its image quality and value compared to expensive primes, though some note the heavy weight and a 15 fps limitation on Sony cameras. A few reviewers experienced initial shipping delays or a zoom lock-up issue, but the latter was quickly resolved under warranty.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness wide open
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Versatile zoom range replacing multiple primes
- Excellent value for money
- Smooth and creamy bokeh
Cons
- Heavy weight
- 15 fps limitation on Sony cameras
- No teleconverter support
- Initial zoom lock-up issue on some units
- Shipping delays for preorders
Image quality 6
Autofocus performance 3
Value for money 4
Weight 3
Build quality 2
Fps limitation 2
Scores
Travel
Landscape
Budget
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Street
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Specifications
| Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | Sigma Sports 730956 60-600mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 60 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 600 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 25 |
| Groups | 9 | 19 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 4.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sigma SA |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 2.70 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 105 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 600 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:3.33★ |
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 730956 60-600mm
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average build (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average bokeh (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Scores 61 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.