Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
61 Overall Score
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Tamron Di III 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
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Tamron Di III 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
85 out of 100 high confidence 33 reviews
The Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD is widely praised for its versatile zoom range, sharp image quality, and excellent value for money. Users highlight its usefulness for wildlife, sports, and travel photography, though some note it is heavier than expected and the maximum aperture limits low-light performance. A few Sony users reported issues with image stabilization when paired with certain camera bodies, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Versatile 50-400mm zoom range
- Sharp image quality
- Excellent value for money
- Good build quality
- Fast and quiet autofocus
Cons
- Heavier than expected
- Limited low-light performance due to small aperture
- Image stabilization issues with some Sony bodies
- Lens collar not included
- A bit dark compared to faster lenses
Zoom range versatility 12
Image quality sharpness 14
Value for money 10
Build quality 8
Weight and portability 9
Low light performance 5
Scores
Macro
Landscape
Budget
Travel
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Specifications
| Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | Tamron Di III 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 400 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 24 |
| Groups | 9 | 18 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 5★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 4.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 1.15 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 249 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:2★ |
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)
Tamron Di III 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
- Strong optical (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average build (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM0.149score per dollar
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Tamron Di III 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD0.078score per dollar
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
Scores 83 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
