Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
61 Overall Score
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Brightin Star AF MF 50mm F0.95 II 60mm
Brightin Star
60 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
No customer feedback yet
Brightin Star AF MF 50mm F0.95 II 60mm
95 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
This 85mm f/1.8 lens for Sony E-mount has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from all verified purchasers. Users consistently praise its exceptional build quality with a metal body and smooth control rings, as well as its sharp optics and fast, quiet autofocus. Many reviewers expressed surprise at the high quality given the affordable price, noting it performs well above its cost. A few minor drawbacks mentioned include the lens being slightly heavier and larger than expected, but overall sentiment is extremely favorable.
Pros
- Excellent build quality with metal body
- Sharp optics with minimal chromatic aberration
- Fast and quiet STM autofocus
- Smooth focus and aperture rings
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Slightly heavier than expected
- Larger size than some alternatives
Build quality 6
Value for money 5
Autofocus performance 4
Image quality 4
Bokeh 2
Weight and size 2
Scores
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Specifications
| Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | Brightin Star AF MF 50mm F0.95 II 60mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 10 |
| Groups | 9 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | IMC Coating Technology |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 15★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 0.97 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 2:1★ |
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 (35th percentile)
Brightin Star AF MF 50mm F0.95 II 60mm
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong macro (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average build (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM wins 5 specs while Brightin Star AF MF 50mm F0.95 II 60mm wins 5.