Canon EF L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
70 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm
Panasonic
91 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Portrait
Professional
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Landscape
Specifications
| Canon EF L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | Panasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 9 |
| Groups | 9 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 279 mm | 85 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x★ | 0.13x |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (79th percentile)
- Strong versatility (76th percentile)
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
Panasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM0.006score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm0.007score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Canon EF L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Panasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm
Scores 91 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
