Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
61 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
Nikon
63 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
No customer feedback yet
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
82 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
The Nikon Z 24-70mm f/4 lens is widely praised for its sharpness, build quality, and value for money, especially for travel and outdoor photography. Some users note that the f/4 aperture limits indoor use and one reviewer reported heavy vignetting at 70mm. Overall, it is considered an excellent general-purpose zoom for Nikon Z-series cameras.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Excellent build quality
- Great value for money
- Lightweight and portable
- Versatile zoom range
Cons
- f/4 aperture limits indoor use
- Heavy vignetting at 70mm on some copies
- Not ideal for low-light conditions
Image quality 6
Build quality 4
Value for money 4
Aperture limitation 3
Vignetting 1
Portability 2
Scores
Travel
Landscape
Budget
Professional
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Specifications
| Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 14 |
| Groups | 9 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 0.50 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:3.33★ |
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)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong versatility (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (70th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Pricing
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM0.005score per dollar
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S0.004score per dollar
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM wins 3 specs while Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S wins 2.
