Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
Canon
89 Overall Score
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Tamron Di III 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
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Tamron Di III 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
85 out of 100 high confidence 33 reviews
The Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD is widely praised for its versatile zoom range, sharp image quality, and excellent value for money. Users highlight its usefulness for wildlife, sports, and travel photography, though some note it is heavier than expected and the maximum aperture limits low-light performance. A few Sony users reported issues with image stabilization when paired with certain camera bodies, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Versatile 50-400mm zoom range
- Sharp image quality
- Excellent value for money
- Good build quality
- Fast and quiet autofocus
Cons
- Heavier than expected
- Limited low-light performance due to small aperture
- Image stabilization issues with some Sony bodies
- Lens collar not included
- A bit dark compared to faster lenses
Zoom range versatility 12
Image quality sharpness 14
Value for money 10
Build quality 8
Weight and portability 9
Low light performance 5
Scores
Portrait
Macro
Professional
Street
Budget
Video Cinema
Landscape
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm | Tamron Di III 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 400 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 24 |
| Groups | 9 | 18 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 5★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 4.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 1.15 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 40 mm★ | 249 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:2★ |
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 (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
- Strong optical (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average build (23rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.