Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
61 Overall Score
vs
AstrHori Macro Probe 28mm f/13 2x Macro Probe 28mm
AstrHori
33 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Landscape
Budget
Professional
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Specifications
| Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | AstrHori Macro Probe 28mm f/13 2x Macro Probe 28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 21 |
| Groups | 9 | 16 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | 1034 |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/40 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/13 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 0.70 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 480 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 2:1★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong optical (78th percentile)
- Strong versatility (76th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
AstrHori Macro Probe 28mm f/13 2x Macro Probe 28mm
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong macro (77th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average aperture (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
Pricing
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM0.149score per dollar
vs
AstrHori Macro Probe 28mm f/13 2x Macro Probe 28mm0.064score per dollar
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Scores 61 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
