Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
Canon
89 Overall Score
vs
Sigma DC 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Sigma
52 Overall Score
Scores
Portrait
Professional
Street
Budget
Video Cinema
Macro
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm | Sigma DC 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 15 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | multilayer lens coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 2.8-4.5 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.50 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | HSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 40 mm★ | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:2.3★ |
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)
Sigma DC 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong macro (81st percentile)81st %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 6 of 21 specs.