Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
Canon
89 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Art 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM 50mm
Sigma
64 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
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Sigma Art 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM 50mm
88 out of 100 high confidence 55 reviews
The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and fast, quiet autofocus. Users consistently highlight its premium build quality and excellent value compared to first-party alternatives like Canon L or Nikon G lenses. While many note it is heavier and larger than typical 50mm primes, the image quality and performance are considered well worth the trade-off. A few users mention potential autofocus inconsistencies in low light or with older firmware, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Beautiful bokeh
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Premium build quality
- Great value for money
Cons
- Heavy and bulky
- Autofocus hunts in low light
- Soft edges at f/1.4
- Potential front/back focus issues
- Firmware compatibility concerns
Image quality 18
Bokeh 12
Autofocus performance 14
Build quality 10
Value for money 11
Weight and size 9
Scores
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Professional
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Specifications
| Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm | Sigma Art 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 14 |
| Groups | 9 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 0.81 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 40 mm★ | 400 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:6.8★ |
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 (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sigma Art 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM 50mm
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm0.007score per dollar
vs
Sigma Art 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM 50mm0.004score per dollar
Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
