Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
61 Overall Score
vs
Tamron SP F013 45mm
Tamron
63 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Landscape
Macro
Budget
Professional
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Street
Portrait
Specifications
| Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | Tamron SP F013 45mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 45 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 45 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 10 |
| Groups | 9 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | eBAND and BBAR coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | USD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 290 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:3.4★ |
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 SP F013 45mm
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong macro (71st percentile)
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Strong build (67th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM wins 4 specs while Tamron SP F013 45mm wins 4.
