Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
61 Overall Score
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Sigma APO 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro
Sigma
73 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
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Sigma APO 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro
84 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
This Sigma 70-300mm lens is widely praised for its excellent value, delivering sharp images, good bokeh, and a useful macro function at a budget price. Many users note it's ideal for amateur photographers, though the autofocus can be slow and noisy, and image quality softens slightly at 300mm without a tripod. Overall, it's considered a fantastic performance-to-price winner for those not needing professional-grade telephoto capabilities.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp image quality
- Good bokeh effect
- Useful macro function
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Slow autofocus in low light
- Noisy autofocus motor
- Softness at 300mm without tripod
- Rotating front element for polarizers
- Weighty for long hikes
Value for money 10
Image quality 12
Autofocus performance 8
Build quality 7
Macro function 5
Optical stabilization 5
Scores
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Specifications
| Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | Sigma APO 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 14 |
| Groups | 9 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Multi-layer lens coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 0.55 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 950 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)
Sigma APO 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
Pricing
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM0.149score per dollar
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Sigma APO 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro0.319score per dollar
Sigma APO 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma APO 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro
Scores 73 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
