Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
Canon
89 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED 105mm
Nikon
51 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED 105mm
85 out of 100 high confidence 83 reviews
The Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED is widely praised as one of the best portrait lenses available, delivering stunning sharpness, creamy bokeh, and beautiful color rendition even wide open. Many users consider it a significant upgrade over the 85mm f/1.4 and 70-200mm f/2.8, though they note it is large, heavy, and expensive. A few reviewers report autofocus speed issues, front-focus problems, or softness at minimum focus distance, but the overwhelming majority find the optical performance magical and worth the investment.
Pros
- Stunning sharpness wide open
- Creamy bokeh and background separation
- Beautiful color rendition and contrast
- Excellent low-light performance
- Solid build quality with weather sealing
Cons
- Very expensive
- Heavy and bulky
- Autofocus can be slow in some situations
- Front-focus issues reported on some copies
- Softness at minimum focus distance wide open
Image quality 55
Bokeh 30
Autofocus performance 15
Build quality 20
Value for money 18
Weight and size 22
Scores
Portrait
Professional
Street
Budget
Video Cinema
Macro
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED 105mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 105 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 105 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 14 |
| Groups | 9 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Nano Crystal 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★ | 0.98 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 40 mm★ | 1.00 m |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:7.7★ |
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)
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED 105mm
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong optical (76th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average build (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm0.007score per dollar
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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED 105mm0.001score 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.
