Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
61 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon
78 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Landscape
Street
Budget
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Macro
Portrait
Specifications
| Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | Nikon NIKKOR Z 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 9 |
| Groups | 9 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg | 0.14 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | Stepping Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x★ | 0.2x |
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 Z 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
Pricing
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM0.149score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR0.415score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Scores 78 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
