Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
61 Overall Score
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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Panasonic
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
78 out of 100 medium confidence 22 reviews
The Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. lens is widely praised as a compact, versatile travel companion, with users loving its lightweight design, macro capability, and effective stabilization. Many reviewers highlight its convenience for all-in-one shooting, especially on trips, and note that the slow aperture is a minor trade-off for the portability. However, one verified reviewer found it disappointingly soft at the wide and telephoto ends, especially compared to a higher-end Olympus lens, which tempers the overall enthusiasm.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Versatile all-in-one zoom range
- Effective image stabilization
- Macro capability as a bonus
- Great for travel and walkaround
Cons
- Soft at wide and telephoto ends
- Slow maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
- Not as sharp as higher-end lenses
Portability 7
Image quality 5
Stabilization 3
Macro capability 3
Travel suitability 5
Aperture speed 3
Scores
Macro
Landscape
Travel
Budget
Video Cinema
Portrait
Street
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 17 |
| Groups | 9 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg | 0.41 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 140 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 0.5x★ |
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)
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong versatility (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM0.149score per dollar
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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm0.112score per dollar
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
