Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
61 Overall Score
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Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm
Fujifilm
71 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
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Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm
82 out of 100 high confidence 30 reviews
The Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 lens is highly praised for its exceptional sharpness, fast autofocus, and versatile focal length, making it ideal for landscapes, astrophotography, and environmental portraits. Users note its premium build and weather-sealing, though some find it larger, heavier, and pricier than expected. A few mention a loose aperture ring and potential motor noise, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Versatile focal length
- Bright f/1.4 aperture
- Premium build quality
Cons
- Larger and heavier than expected
- Expensive price
- Loose aperture ring
- Potential motor noise
- No focus clutch
Image quality 12
Autofocus performance 5
Build quality 6
Value for money 5
Size and weight 3
Aperture ring 2
Scores
Macro
Professional
Travel
Landscape
Video Cinema
Street
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Specifications
| Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 15 |
| Groups | 9 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Super EBC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg | 0.37 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:6.67★ |
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)
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm
Scores 71 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.