Canon L-series EF 17-40mm f/4L USM 40mm
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
What Buyers Say
Canon L-series EF 17-40mm f/4L USM 40mm
The Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users, particularly for landscape and real estate photography. Reviewers praise its sharpness, wide-angle versatility, and excellent value, especially when purchased at a discount. A few note the lack of image stabilization and the crop factor on APS-C cameras as minor drawbacks, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Wide-angle versatility
- Great value for money
- Excellent for landscapes
- Good for real estate photography
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Crop factor on APS-C cameras
- Limited to f/4 maximum aperture
- Cannot use multiple filters at 17mm
- Not compatible with teleconverters
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
This Nikon 18-55mm lens is widely praised for its sharpness, light weight, and excellent value for money, especially as a kit lens. Users highlight its vivid colors and quiet autofocus, though some note the plastic build feels fragile and the barrel can wobble at extended focal lengths. Overall, it's considered a fantastic starter lens that outperforms its modest price point.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Lightweight and portable
- Excellent value for money
- Vivid color reproduction
- Quiet autofocus
Cons
- Plastic build feels fragile
- Barrel wobbles at extended focal lengths
- No image stabilization
- Loose tolerances can affect focus
Scores
Specifications
| Canon L-series EF 17-40mm f/4L USM 40mm | Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 7 |
| Groups | 9 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.50 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor | pulse stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 55 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Canon L-series EF 17-40mm f/4L USM 40mm
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %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)
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
