Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
Canon
89 Overall Score
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Sony G 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
Sony
58 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
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Sony G 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
88 out of 100 high confidence 277 reviews
The Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS lens is overwhelmingly praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent image quality, making it a top choice for wildlife and bird photography. Users highlight the internal zoom design, which keeps the lens sealed and balanced, and note that while it is heavy, it is manageable with a monopod or tripod. A few reviewers mention issues with weight, low-light performance, and occasional quality control problems, but the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many calling it great value for the price.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Internal zoom design
- Great value for money
- Excellent for wildlife and birds
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Slow aperture for low light
- Large size
- Tripod or monopod recommended
- Occasional quality control issues
Image quality 45
Autofocus performance 30
Weight and portability 35
Value for money 20
Build quality 25
Low light performance 10
Scores
Portrait
Professional
Street
Budget
Video Cinema
Macro
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm | Sony G 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 200 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 600 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 24 |
| Groups | 9 | 17 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 5★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Nano AR Coating and Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/36 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 5.6-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 2.11 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 95 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | Direct Drive Super Sonic Wave AF Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 40 mm★ | 2.40 m |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 0.66x★ |
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)
Sony G 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average aperture (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average bokeh (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average build (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average macro (29th percentile)
Pricing
Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm0.007score per dollar
vs
Sony G 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS0.001score per dollar
Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm offers 7.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
