Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
61 Overall Score
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Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
Tamron
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
No customer feedback yet
Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
85 out of 100 high confidence 45 reviews
The Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD is widely praised as a versatile all-in-one travel lens that delivers impressive sharpness and fast autofocus for its price. Users love its lightweight design and the ability to cover wide-angle to telephoto without swapping lenses, though some note slower AF on older bodies and a few report manual focus or durability issues. Overall, it's considered an excellent value for Sony full-frame shooters.
Pros
- Versatile all-in-one zoom range
- Lightweight and compact design
- Excellent image sharpness
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Great value for money
Cons
- Autofocus issues on older bodies
- Manual focus ring non-functional on some units
- Slower autofocus compared to native Sony lenses
- Softness at the long end
- 28mm wide end not wide enough for some
Versatility 18
Image quality 15
Value for money 12
Autofocus performance 10
Build quality 8
Weight and portability 12
Scores
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Specifications
| Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 18 |
| Groups | 9 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 2.8-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 0.57 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | RXD stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:3.1★ |
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 (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
- Strong versatility (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
