Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm

Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm

Canon
89 Overall Score
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OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3

OM System
61 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm

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OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3

96 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

This lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with users praising its sharpness, fast autofocus, and lightweight design. Many note it as a significant upgrade from previous lenses, especially when paired with teleconverters. The only minor consideration mentioned is the comparison with a Sigma alternative, but the Sony's weight and teleconverter compatibility won out.

Pros
  • Super sharp wide open
  • Fast and accurate autofocus
  • Lightweight design
  • Excellent with teleconverters
  • Great for video and photos
Cons
  • Expensive compared to alternatives
  • Heavier than some competitors
  • No built-in image stabilization
👍 Image quality 6
👍 Autofocus performance 5
👍 Weight and portability 4
👍 Teleconverter compatibility 2
🤔 Value for money 2
👍 Build quality 2

Scores

Portrait
Canon
92
OM System
37
Professional
Canon
89
OM System
51
Street
Canon
87
OM System
49
Budget
Canon
86
OM System
52
Video Cinema
Canon
83
OM System
41
Macro
Canon
83
OM System
62
Travel
Canon
76
OM System
67
Wildlife Sports
Canon
75
OM System
50
Landscape
Canon
74
OM System
67

Specifications

Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mmOM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3
Optics
Typewide-anglezoom
Focal Length Min17 mm12 mm
Focal Length Max40 mm200 mm
Elements1216
Groups911
Aspherical Elements33
ED Elements1★—
CoatingSuper Spectra coatingZERO coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/1.4f/22
Min Aperturef/43.5-6.3
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades77
Build
MountCanon EFMicro Four Thirds
Formatfull-frame★micro-four-thirds
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.50 kg0.46 kg★
Filter Thread77 mm72 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeUSM★Autofocus
Stabilization✗✗
Focus
Min Focus Distance40 mm★220 mm
Max Magnification0.24x1:2.7★

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)

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3

  • Strong user sentiment (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong macro (79th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (6th percentile)6th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
  • Below average stabilization (34th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm

Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.

Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports