Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
Canon
89 Overall Score
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Sony G Master SEL1635GM2 16-35mm
Sony
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
No customer feedback yet
Sony G Master SEL1635GM2 16-35mm
78 out of 100 high confidence 124 reviews
The Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM lens earns strong praise for its exceptional sharpness, beautiful rendering, and versatile focal range, making it a favorite for landscape, astro, and event photography. Users consistently highlight the excellent build quality and fast autofocus, though many note the high price. A minority of owners report autofocus failures or hot pixel issues, and some feel the premium over competitors is not fully justified. Overall, it is widely regarded as a top-tier wide-angle zoom that delivers prime-like image quality.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness corner to corner
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent build quality
- Versatile 16-35mm range with f/2.8
- Beautiful rendering and bokeh
Cons
- Very expensive
- Autofocus failure issues reported
- Some hot pixel problems
- Heavy and front-heavy on camera
- Minor distortion and vignette at 16mm
Build quality 12
Sharpness 25
Autofocus reliability 3
Price 14
Distortion vignetting 4
Versatility 10
Scores
Portrait
Professional
Street
Budget
Video Cinema
Macro
Landscape
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm | Sony G Master SEL1635GM2 16-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 15 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 5★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 0.68 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM | XD Linear Motors★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 40 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 0.32x★ |
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 Master SEL1635GM2 16-35mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (75th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm0.007score per dollar
vs
Sony G Master SEL1635GM2 16-35mm0.002score per dollar
Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.
