Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
Canon
89 Overall Score
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Tamron 28-200mm 2.2X High Definition
Tamron
67 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
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Tamron 28-200mm 2.2X High Definition
85 out of 100 high confidence 45 reviews
The Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD is widely praised as a versatile all-in-one travel lens that delivers impressive sharpness and fast autofocus for its price. Users love its lightweight design and the ability to cover wide-angle to telephoto without swapping lenses, though some note slower AF on older bodies and a few report manual focus or durability issues. Overall, it's considered an excellent value for Sony full-frame shooters.
Pros
- Versatile all-in-one zoom range
- Lightweight and compact design
- Excellent image sharpness
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Great value for money
Cons
- Autofocus issues on older bodies
- Manual focus ring non-functional on some units
- Slower autofocus compared to native Sony lenses
- Softness at the long end
- 28mm wide end not wide enough for some
Versatility 18
Image quality 15
Value for money 12
Autofocus performance 10
Build quality 8
Weight and portability 12
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Specifications
| Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm | Tamron 28-200mm 2.2X High Definition | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 3 |
| Groups | 9 | 3 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Multi Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 2.8-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 0.57 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 40 mm★ | 72 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:3.1★ |
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 (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Tamron 28-200mm 2.2X High Definition
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average social proof (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average optical (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm0.216score per dollar
vs
Tamron 28-200mm 2.2X High Definition0.096score per dollar
Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
