Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
61 Overall Score
vs
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
Sony
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
No customer feedback yet
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
85 out of 100 medium confidence 27 reviews
The Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS lens is highly praised for its image quality, versatility, and robust build, making it a favorite for both video and still photography. Users appreciate the smooth power zoom, silent operation, and useful aperture ring, though some note the zoom speed is too fast for cinematic work and the lens is quite heavy. The included lens cap is widely criticized as cheap, but overall sentiment is very positive, with many calling it a great value for the price.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Versatile for video and stills
- Smooth power zoom
- Silent operation
- Useful aperture ring
Cons
- Zoom speed too fast for cinematic use
- Heavy and bulky
- Cheap plastic lens cap
- Non-mechanical zoom prevents snap zooms
- No macro function
Image quality 12
Build quality 8
Zoom speed 4
Weight 5
Lens cap 4
Versatility 7
Scores
Video Cinema
Professional
Travel
Landscape
Budget
Street
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Specifications
| Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 18 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Nano AR Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg | 0.42 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 95 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | SSM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 400 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x★ | 0.15x |
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)
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM0.149score per dollar
vs
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm0.031score per dollar
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM offers 4.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
