Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon
61 Overall Score
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Sigma Sports 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS

Sigma Sports 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS

Sigma
67 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

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Sigma Sports 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS

85 out of 100 high confidence 30 reviews

The Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens is widely praised for its incredible 10x zoom range, sharpness, and fast autofocus, making it a versatile choice for wildlife, sports, and portrait photography. Users highlight its excellent image stabilization and macro capabilities, though many note the significant weight and bulk as a drawback, often requiring a monopod or tripod for extended use. Verified reviews confirm compatibility with adapters for Nikon Z cameras, and the lens works well with in-body stabilization on Sony and Lumix bodies. Overall, it delivers professional-grade performance at a relatively affordable price, but the weight and variable aperture are common concerns.

Pros
  • Incredible 10x zoom range (60-600mm)
  • Fast and accurate autofocus
  • Excellent image stabilization
  • Sharp image quality edge to edge
  • Versatile for wildlife, sports, and portraits
Cons
  • Heavy and bulky (5.5 lbs)
  • Requires tripod or monopod for extended use
  • Variable aperture (f/4.5-6.3) limits low-light performance
  • Not parfocal, less ideal for video
  • No native Nikon Z mount available
👍 Zoom range 10
👍 Image quality 8
👍 Autofocus performance 7
👍 Image stabilization 6
👎 Weight and bulk 9
👍 Value for money 5

Scores

Landscape
Canon
74
Sigma
77
Travel
Canon
76
Sigma
66
Macro
Canon
51
Sigma
68
Budget
Canon
66
Sigma
66
Professional
Canon
65
Sigma
56
Wildlife Sports
Canon
62
Sigma
63
Street
Canon
59
Sigma
50
Video Cinema
Canon
57
Sigma
54
Portrait
Canon
45
Sigma
47

Specifications

Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USMSigma Sports 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min17 mm60 mm
Focal Length Max40 mm600 mm
Elements1227
Groups919
Aspherical Elements3★—
ED Elements15★
CoatingSuper Spectra coatingSLD and FLD Glass Elements
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2222-32★
Min Aperturef/44.5-6.3
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades79★
Build
MountCanon EFSony E
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.50 kg★2.50 kg
Filter Thread77 mm105 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeUSM★HLA Linear Focusing Motor
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—7 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance280 mm★450 mm
Max Magnification0.24x1:2.4★

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)

Sigma Sports 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS

  • Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong social proof (68th percentile)
  • Below average build (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (25th percentile)

Pricing

Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Sigma Sports 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS

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Verdict

★ Winner: Sigma Sports 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS

Scores 67 overall, wins 3 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.

Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Better at:

StreetTravelProfessionalVideo Cinema

Sigma Sports 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Better at:

MacroPortraitLandscape

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