Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
61 Overall Score
vs
Pentax SMC PENTAL-Da 35mmF2.4AL Standard
Pentax
60 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Landscape
Portrait
Macro
Budget
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Street
Video Cinema
Specifications
| Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | Pentax SMC PENTAL-Da 35mmF2.4AL Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | — |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 12 | — |
| Groups | 9 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/2.4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Pentax KAF |
| Format | full-frame★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | — |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 45 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 (35th percentile)
Pentax SMC PENTAL-Da 35mmF2.4AL Standard
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average build (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM0.149score per dollar
vs
Pentax SMC PENTAL-Da 35mmF2.4AL Standard0.469score per dollar
Pentax SMC PENTAL-Da 35mmF2.4AL Standard offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Scores 61 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.
