Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
Canon
89 Overall Score
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Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4S DA DSM WL Pro 56mm
Yongnuo
52 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
No customer feedback yet
Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4S DA DSM WL Pro 56mm
85 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
This Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II lens receives high praise for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent low-light performance, especially for video work. Verified buyers call it a worthy upgrade with solid build quality. However, several questions raise concerns about loose internal parts that shift audibly when the lens is off or unattached, causing some to worry about long-term durability.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast autofocus
- Excellent low-light performance
- Great for video work
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Loose internal parts making noise
- Durability concerns from shifting internals
- Potential defect in early units
- Uncertainty about long-term build quality
Image quality 6
Autofocus performance 5
Low light performance 4
Build quality 5
Internal parts looseness 4
Video quality 3
Scores
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Professional
Street
Budget
Video Cinema
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Wildlife Sports
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Specifications
| Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm | Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4S DA DSM WL Pro 56mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 56 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 56 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 10 |
| Groups | 9 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Multilayer Nano Coating, Anti-Fouling Fluorine 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 | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.50 kg | 0.37 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | Digital Stepping Motor (DSM) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 40 mm★ | 579 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:9.09★ |
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)
Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4S DA DSM WL Pro 56mm
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Strong build (66th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm0.216score per dollar
vs
Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4S DA DSM WL Pro 56mm0.288score per dollar
Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4S DA DSM WL Pro 56mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
