Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
61 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Nikon
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
78 out of 100 medium confidence 24 reviews
Users are largely impressed with this compact, sharp ultra-wide zoom lens for Nikon Z DX cameras, praising its image quality, size, and smooth power zoom. Some note the plastic mount and lack of included lens hood as minor drawbacks, while a few find it more suited to video than stills. Overall, it's seen as a great value for travel and general photography.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Sharp image quality
- Smooth power zoom
- Wide focal range
- Good for travel
Cons
- Plastic mount
- Lens hood not included
- More for video than stills
- No focal length readout
Image quality 6
Size and weight 5
Power zoom 4
Build quality 3
Value for money 3
Video vs stills 3
Scores
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Specifications
| Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | Nikon NIKKOR Z 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 12 |
| Groups | 9 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM | STM (stepping motor)★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x★ | 0.21x |
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 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM0.149score per dollar
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR0.255score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Scores 80 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
