Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
61 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 20082_EDI_1 500mm
Nikon
37 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Landscape
Budget
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Street
Video Cinema
Macro
Portrait
Specifications
| Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | Nikon NIKKOR 20082_EDI_1 500mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 500 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 500 mm |
| Elements | 12 | — |
| Groups | 9 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings, fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 2.44 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 95 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 500 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x★ | — |
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 (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR 20082_EDI_1 500mm
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average build (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average social proof (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM0.149score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 20082_EDI_1 500mm0.013score per dollar
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM offers 11.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Scores 61 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
